Periodic Reporting for period 1 - QUANG (Quantum Grenoble Doctoral Programme)
Reporting period: 2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31
The QuanG project aims to strengthen doctoral training and career development for early-stage researchers in quantum sciences and technologies by providing a dynamic research environment, high-quality supervision, and international mobility opportunities while addressing the growing demands for scientific excellence and interdisciplinarity and promoting the inclusion of women in science.
The primary objective is to equip future researchers with the scientific and transferable skills required to tackle contemporary societal and industrial challenges. By leveraging a network of academic and industry partners, the project fosters a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach, ensuring a lasting impact on doctoral researchers’ careers and scientific innovation across Europe.
The primary objective is to equip future researchers with the scientific and transferable skills required to tackle contemporary societal and industrial challenges. By leveraging a network of academic and industry partners, the project fosters a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach, ensuring a lasting impact on doctoral researchers’ careers and scientific innovation across Europe.
The QuanG project successfully organized five PhD calls and recruited 25 doctoral candidates, implementing a fair and transparent selection process.
Doctoral Training and Support
A wide range of courses has been offered, allowing PhD candidates to tailor their academic path according to their career aspirations. Individualized mentoring and regular meetings with supervisors have been established to support them throughout their doctoral journey.
Each new cohort benefits from a dedicated "welcome meeting" introducing them to the QuanG program. Monthly meetings are organized, providing doctoral candidates with the opportunity to present their research, share relevant information, and raise any concerns. Additionally, an annual "off-site day" in the mountains is held, featuring interdisciplinary activities led by external speakers and fostering group cohesion.
Furthermore, PhD candidates have collaborated in groups on three key transverse initiatives:
• "Communicate Quantum Science" – Promoting quantum sciences among high school students.
• "Sustainable Quantum and Humanities for Quantum" – Integrating social sciences and raising awareness about sustainability in quantum sciences.
• "Quantum Across the Border" – Organizing a summer school in Grenoble in 2026 in collaboration with widening countries.
International Mobility
Several PhD candidates have undertaken four-month research stays abroad (Vietnam, Uruguay) or two-month industry internships in France. A dedicated €8,000 grant supports these mobility experiences.
Quality of Life and Integration
Doctoral candidates benefit from access to cutting-edge research infrastructures, language training, sport and cultural activities at a reduced price and administrative support to facilitate their integration.
Doctoral Training and Support
A wide range of courses has been offered, allowing PhD candidates to tailor their academic path according to their career aspirations. Individualized mentoring and regular meetings with supervisors have been established to support them throughout their doctoral journey.
Each new cohort benefits from a dedicated "welcome meeting" introducing them to the QuanG program. Monthly meetings are organized, providing doctoral candidates with the opportunity to present their research, share relevant information, and raise any concerns. Additionally, an annual "off-site day" in the mountains is held, featuring interdisciplinary activities led by external speakers and fostering group cohesion.
Furthermore, PhD candidates have collaborated in groups on three key transverse initiatives:
• "Communicate Quantum Science" – Promoting quantum sciences among high school students.
• "Sustainable Quantum and Humanities for Quantum" – Integrating social sciences and raising awareness about sustainability in quantum sciences.
• "Quantum Across the Border" – Organizing a summer school in Grenoble in 2026 in collaboration with widening countries.
International Mobility
Several PhD candidates have undertaken four-month research stays abroad (Vietnam, Uruguay) or two-month industry internships in France. A dedicated €8,000 grant supports these mobility experiences.
Quality of Life and Integration
Doctoral candidates benefit from access to cutting-edge research infrastructures, language training, sport and cultural activities at a reduced price and administrative support to facilitate their integration.
The QuanG project has attracted young talents both from Europe (Czek Republic, Germany, Italy, Switzerland) and from outside (Brazil, Colombia, India, Russia, Vietnam), strengthening the internationalization of European research.
The recruitment process has been enhanced through the implementation of an online application platform, the expansion of the expert network, and the integration of gender balance principles within the selection committee. Monthly meetings help maintain close engagement with doctoral candidates and prevent isolation.
A structured training program has been developed around four key pillars:
1. Scientific Training
2. Mobility and Secondments
3. Engagement Activities and Practical Skill Development
4. Career Development and Employability Skills
The project's impact extends beyond doctoral training. It fosters long-term international collaborations by establishing connections with new research laboratories and creating synergies with local companies.
By facilitating mobility and providing personalized support, the project contributes to building a more attractive and competitive European research ecosystem. The results achieved pave the way for better integration of PhD graduates into both academic and industrial careers.
The recruitment process has been enhanced through the implementation of an online application platform, the expansion of the expert network, and the integration of gender balance principles within the selection committee. Monthly meetings help maintain close engagement with doctoral candidates and prevent isolation.
A structured training program has been developed around four key pillars:
1. Scientific Training
2. Mobility and Secondments
3. Engagement Activities and Practical Skill Development
4. Career Development and Employability Skills
The project's impact extends beyond doctoral training. It fosters long-term international collaborations by establishing connections with new research laboratories and creating synergies with local companies.
By facilitating mobility and providing personalized support, the project contributes to building a more attractive and competitive European research ecosystem. The results achieved pave the way for better integration of PhD graduates into both academic and industrial careers.