Quantum Innovation Center

Internship Program

Call for Proposals: Mizzou Quantum Innovation Center Summer Internship Program 2025

Deadline for White Paper Submission: May 11, 2025
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The Mizzou Quantum Innovation Center (QIC), in cooperation with the College of Engineering and the College of Arts & Sciences, is pleased to announce its inaugural summer internship program, aimed at fostering innovative quantum research activities for both students and their faculty mentors.

This competitive program will offer up to 14 summer internships—seven positions for graduate students and seven for undergraduate students—spanning from June 1, 2025, through Aug. 31, 2025.

Program Highlights
  • Stipend: Participants will be compensated at $7,500 for Graduate Research Assistants (GRA) and at $2,500 Undergraduate Research Assistants.
  • Duration: June 1 – Aug. 31, 2025 (three-month summer term).
  • Research Presentation: Interns are required to present their research outcomes during the Mizzou Quantum Day scheduled on Sep. 19, 2025.
Proposal Submission Guidelines

Interested student-mentor teams must collaboratively submit a white paper of up to three pages (0.5” margin, single space, Arial 11 font, references included) describing a summer research project. Proposals should clearly articulate:

  • Research objectives and their relevance to quantum innovation.
  • Methodology and utilization of QIC resources.
  • Anticipated outcomes, with a clear pathway to publications and externally funded future projects.
  • Defined roles of the student and mentor within the project.
Eligibility
  • Open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at MU.
  • Each proposal must have clear endorsement and co-authorship by the faculty mentor who will supervise the internship.
Submission Procedure

Submit your white paper electronically in PDF, co-signed by both student applicant and faculty mentor, here by 5 p.m. CDT on May 11, 2025.

Review Criteria

White papers will be reviewed and scored based on:

  • Scientific merit and innovative potential.
  • Feasibility within the proposed summer time frame.
  • Clear articulation of future externally funded project pathways.
  • Effective engagement and mentoring plan.
Notification

Selected proposals will be announced no later than May 16, 2025.

We encourage creative and collaborative projects that will contribute meaningfully to the vibrant research community at the QIC and advance quantum innovation. We look forward to reviewing your exciting proposals.

Contact: For questions or additional information, please contact Erica Reven.