Qmet PARIMANA Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program

The post-doctoral arm of PARIMANA supports young researchers in quantum technologies and grooms them as independent researchers, with an eye on new technology solutions and industry problems. The most recent round closed on 31 August 2026. Work is based at the mentor faculty's own college in India, not at Qmet.

What you get

• A monthly honorarium, with house rent allowance for fellows not living in hostel or institute accommodation
• A non-lapsable contingency grant each year
• Travel support for conferences and workshops, with prior approval from Qmet
• An initial term of 1 year, extendable by a further 2 years on a progress review that looks at commercialization of technology, research publications, IP generated and whether a startup was begun

Who can apply

• PhD holders, or scholars who have submitted a thesis and are awaiting examination
• Applicants who did their PhD abroad must be Indian citizens; Indian citizens living abroad who want to do post-doctoral work in India may apply
• Research experience in quantum technologies, shown through publications, patents, lab or course development, or other recognised professional work
• Preferably under 32 years of age
• Not receiving any other fellowship from a government source

How selection works: only shortlisted applicants are told by email, and the Foundation states its decision is final.

How to apply: through the form linked from the programme page, with a project proposal in the prescribed format, a recent CV, a statement of purpose, a faculty mentor's consent in the prescribed format, and official contact details for two referees, whose recommendation letters are emailed separately from their official addresses.