How much funding does DQI Best Thesis Award provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for DQI Best Thesis Award?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for DQI Best Thesis Award?

Eligible applicants: Doctoral students who have passed their thesis defense for the Ph.

DQI Best Thesis Award

American Physical Society

Foundation Grants for Science Research Professional Development Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Doctoral students who have passed their thesis defense for the Ph

Other requirements

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://engage.aps.org/dqi/honors/prizes-awards?_gl=1*8iq9z4*_ga*MTA0NjA5NTAyOS4xNzEyMjMyMDUx*_ga_1CCM6YP0WF*MTcxMjU3NTMzMC4xMC4wLjE3MTI1NzUzMzAuNjAuMC4w)._
No self-nominations are permitted at this time
The nominated student’s advisor should nominate the student
Both the nominator and nominee must be members of APS and DQI for the application to be considered

Overview

This award recognizes doctoral thesis research of outstanding quality and achievement in quantum information science and technology and encourages effective written and oral presentation of research results. The award is presented to one individual and consists of a $2,500 stipend and a certificate. Finalists are invited to present their research at the APS Global Physics Summit. All finalists will be reimbursed up to $1,500 for travel expenses. The award is co-sponsored by PRX Quantum, in celebration of the International Year of Quantum, and 5th anniversary of the journal.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

No self-nominations are permitted at this time. The nominated student’s advisor should nominate the student. Both the nominator and nominee must be members of APS and DQI for the application to be considered.
Doctoral students who have passed their thesis defense for the Ph.D. in the disciplines related to quantum information during the two calendar years prior to the year the award is decided are eligible. For example, a person who passed their Ph.D. thesis defense from September 1, 2022 and August 31, 2024 is eligible for the 2025 award.

What American Physical Society actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 37
Total given: $1.75M
Median grant: $25K
Range: $6,000–$223K

By dollars: California 22%, Florida 13%, Maryland 12%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Los Angeles, CA; College Park, MD.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
70% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.