2026 QNS Summer School Program

Unlock the Quantum Future – Join the 2026 QNS Summer School

A hands-on, interdisciplinary summer experience in Quantum and Nano Science at the Center for Quantum Nanoscience (QNS), Seoul.

2026 QNS Summer School Results Announced
The application period for 2026 QNS Summer School intake is now CLOSED .
The submission deadline was 11 January 2026, 11:00 p.m. KST.
All applicants, including successful and waitlisted candidates, 
have now been informed of the selection results.

We sincerely appreciate your interest and effort in applying to the program.

About the Program

Explore. Experiment. Connect.

The QNS Summer School is a 3-4 weeks immersive research experience designed for international students passionate about quantum and nanoscience. Held at the IBS Center for Quantum Nanoscience in Seoul, South Korea, the program offers theoretical foundations, hands-on experimentation, and collaborative research.

Program Details

  • Duration: July 1st Wednesday, 2026 ~ July 24th  Friday, 2026
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Location: IBS Center for Quantum Nanoscience, Seoul, South Korea

Participating Labs & Teams

  • Lab A – Electron Spin Qubits on Surfaces
  • Lab B – Spins on Surfaces with Ensemble Techniques
  • Lab C – Optics Integrated Scanning Tunneling Microscopy
  • Lab D – Optics-Combined Scanning Probe Microscopy
  • Lab E – Chemistry Lab
  • Theory team – Theory of Quantum-Coherence of Qubits on Surfaces
  • Technical Support Team – Equipment Management & Basics of STM

Weekly Program Structure

  • Week 1: Orientation, Technology Workshop
  • Week 2: Lab A,B Lecture and Practice, Excursion 1
  • Week 3: Lab C,D Lecture and Practice, Excursion 2
  • Week 4: LAB E, Theory team Lecture and Practice, Presentations, Ceremony

Program Highlights

  • Weekly foundational seminars on core topics
  • Participation in ongoing research projects
  • Final research presentations with feedback
  • Mentorship from graduate students and postdocs
  • International peer networking opportunities

What’s Included

  • Round-trip airfare & local accommodation (EWHA dormitory)
  • Lunches and some event meals (event dinner)
  • Partial participation in lab experiments

Things to Prepare

  • Labtop
  • Insurance

Eligibility

The following are preferred qualifications, but students from other backgrounds may also apply :

  • 4th year BS student in Physics
  • MS student in Physics
  • MS graduate in Physics