Fermilab · 2 days ago
Quantum Computing Internship for Physics Undergraduates Program (QCIPU) - Summer 2026
Batavia, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $20/hr
Start in 2026 SummerFermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. The Quantum Computing Internship for Physics Undergraduates Program offers students hands-on experience with Python and Qiskit programming, culminating in running their own code on an IBM quantum computer.
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Responsibilities
Gain hands-on Python and Qiskit programming experience
Participate in daily lectures on the fundamentals of quantum mechanics and quantum computing
Run personal code on an IBM quantum computer
Qualification
Required
Enrollment in a U.S. college or university in Physics, Math, Computer Science, or Engineering
Completed year of introductory level Physics course
Eligible to work in the United States
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Benefits
Airfare, Housing and Ground transportation paid by the program if permanent address is more than 50 miles from host laboratory.
Company
Fermilab
Fermilab is an American particle physics and accelerator laboratory dedicated to exploring high-energy physics.
Founded in 1967
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$260MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2022-11-04Grant· $260M
Leadership Team
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Krysia Jacobs
Interim CIO
Tammy Whited
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