BeyondQuantum
Introduction to Quantum and Research
Our international twelve-week research programme for first and second year undergrads and eager high schoolers to get started in the world of quantum physics and quantum computing!
Applications Are Open!
Interested in Quantum?
In this programme you will embark on an exciting journey through the world of quantum. Learn the basics, or engage with more advanced material on quantum computing and quantum physics. Get introduced to the world of academic research and tackle a research project with your team! From beginners to advanced, we offer resources for everyone! Expand your knowledge and make your first steps into the world of quantum research.
Whether is Quantum Physics or Quantum Computing, we have you covered!
The programme at a Glance
The twelve-week programme consists of two parts: the Course Stage and the Research Stage. In the Course Stage you'll be taught about the basics of quantum computing, the foundations of quantum mechanics, and introduced to the world of research. In the Research Stage you will be conducting a research project in a group under the guidance of an academic mentor. You'll finish with bang by presenting your research poster, which will be published in our proceedings!
Learning Time
By engaging in interactive live sessions in the first 6 weeks and complete preparation and consolidation tasks, we will get you covered in the basics of Quantum Computing & the Foundations of Quantum Mechanics. There will be also sessions to build your skillset as a researcher, as well as networking sessions with your peers and our alumni.
Mentor-guided Research
After you have been assigned a team and an academic mentor in the 6th week, you will apply your learning and skills while working on a group research project for 6 weeks!
To keep expanding your horizon you will attend talks by academics and industry experts talking about their work and research in Quantum Computing.
Presentation
The research is done and your research poster is ready to be presented! Boost your presentation skills in our internal poster presentation competition and have it published in our proceedings! You have successfully completed the programme!
As a novelty, we will be having a public Research Fair where you will be presenting your research!
See the final projects of some of our students!
They are published in our programme research proceedings, go and check them out!
Application Requirements
- Be in high school or a first-year or second year undergraduate (gap years are also considered)
- Be curious and passionate about the quantum world (we accept all levels of expertise!)
- Be ready to challenge yourself with a growth mindset
- Be willing to work in a team and to learn from others
- Commit to the programme schedule to the best of your abilities and expect to spend 12-14h per week on this programme.
- Make sure to go over the preparation material linked below, regardless whether you are a beginner or have some experience!
Does this sound like you? Make sure to not miss out the opportunity!
The Application at a Glance
The application process for BeyondQuantum consists of three stages. In the first stage you complete and submit a formal application. During the Preparation Stage you'll work with our preparation material on maths, programming, physics and LaTeX independently, and document your learning journey. The last week of the Preparation Stage marks the third and last stage of the application process. You'll be asked to complete and submit a set of challenges showing us what you have learned.
⚠️ At no stage of the application process do we permit the use of AI. ⚠️
Application
For the application you'll be asked to write a motivation letter (no AI!), so we can get to know you and why you think you are a good fit for the programme. You will also have to complete a detailed schedule showing us that you will be able to balance the programme with your other commitments. Finally, you will have to submit both documents through our application form.
Preparation
After passing the first round you will be invited to our Preparation Stage. (Notifications will be send by email, so check your spam!) For four weeks you will be working with our preparation material and document your learning journey. This will help you to build the necessary foundations in math, physics, programming in Python and LaTeX. It will show us how committed you are to learning and our programme. Your Learning Journey starts here!
Show us!
Show us you are ready for the programme! At the beginning of the third week of the Preparation Stage you'll be emailed a set of challenges. They will be based on the preparation material we'll have shared with you. Expect problems in maths, programming in Python and physics. We are not just interested in the final answers, but also in your reasoning and how you got them. You will record and submit your explanations as a video. It's time to show us what you have learned!
*Psst*... For you!
We have created this beautiful Notion Page with resources, and now you can access it. Kick-start your adventure right now and get ready for the programme!
We expect you to go over these resources no matter whether you are more experienced, or a beginner. It’s essential for a successful application for the programme.
Watch this space, as we will keep updating this Notion page!
Some of our student's testimonials...
“[BeyondQuantum] was an opportunity of a lifetime! I got a bird’s eye view of Quantum Computing, Linear Algebra, and Quantum Mechanics through lectures conducted by Filip Bar, Sanskriti (Nikki) O., Vasudha Hemadribhotla other inspiring mentors. The best part was that I was able to implement all my newfound skills through a research project on Quantum Computational Chemistry titled ‘The Usage of VQE and QPE for Chemical Problems,’ where I collaborated with Verity G. under the guidance of Ms. Victoria Hazoglou. It was an enriching (and intensive!) experience that truly strengthened my love for technology and the Quantum realm!”
Maitreyi M. Inaugural Cohort 2024
“A special thank you to Filip Bar for your enthusiasm in teaching us and your dedication to empowering young women in STEM. You created a platform and judgement-free environment where we could grow and help each other. Thank you to everyone involved for making this experience so enriching and memorable.”
Trisha C. K. Inaugural Cohort 2024
Want more information?
Make a Quantum Jump: Join BeQu! - Edited by Louila J. (Alumni)
Instruction Video - How to Apply to BeQu?
Some of our Former Mentors
Prof. Dr. Gerhard Hellstern
Quantum Optimization, Quantum Machine Learning
Professor and Doctor affiliated with DHBW Stuttgart. He is interested in quantum optimisation and quantum machine learning. Specially in the applications in risk measurement and management and the power of rising digital currencies.
Dr. Filip Bar
Foundations of Quantum Mechanics and Bohmian Mechanics
Founder and CEO of PhysicsBeyond. Dr. Bar got his PhD from Cambridge, he is a qualified teacher of maths and physics with more than six years of teaching experience, and is currently affiliated with Lund University doing research in Synthetic Differential Geometry, Infinitesimal Algebra and its applications to Classical Field Theory.
Manuel Rudolph
Quantum Machine Learning and Simulations
PhD Physics candidate at EPFL in the group of Prof. Zoë Holmes. He works on quantum algorithms for near- to mid-term quantum devices, focusing on high-performance numerical methods for simulating quantum systems and quantum machine learning approaches.
Kathrin Koenig
Quantum Error Mitigation
She is at the Fraunhofer IAF, University of Freiburg as a PhD student. She is interested in Quantum Error Mitigation, especially Zero-Noise-Extrapolation, in error characterisation in superconducting devices.
Vanessa Dehn
Quantum Information
She has been working on her PhD in quantum information at Fraunhofer IAF. In her PhD thesis, she investigates and develops quantum algorithms and uses the IBM Quantum System One in Ehningen near Stuttgart.
Andreea Lefterovici
Quantum Algorithms
PhD Physics candidate and researcher at Leibniz Universität Hannover specialising in designing and benchmarking of quantum algorithms. Published author on quantum algorithms tailored for solving combinatorial optimisation problems. She demonstrates a rubst academic foundation with expertise in theoretical physics and mathematics as her multiple M. Sc degrees demonstrate.
Victoria Hazoglou
Quantum Chemistry, Quantum Machine Learning
She currently works in Accenture. She received her Masters in Physical Chemistry from Florida State University and her Masters in Optics from the University of Arizona, concentrating in Quantum Information Science & Engineering. She is an IBM Certified Associate Developer in Quantum Computation using Qiskit.
Jannes Stubbemann
Practical applications of quantum computing
Computer Scientist with a deep dive in quantum computing. He is interesting in useful quantum application and building the foundation for a global quantum community. Formerly led PushQuantum at TU Munich.
Mohamed Alabdullah
Quantum Science
Physics Master student on Quantum Science and Technology at the joint programme of Technical University of Münich and the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. He has a particular interest in condensed matter physics, electromagnetism and quantum mechanics.
Sanskriti Oza
Quantum Algorithms and Error Correction
She has graduated from Savitribai Phule Pune University with a Bachelor of Engineering degree in IT. She is passionate about learning new technologies and sharing her knowledge with others.
