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QUEST

Quantum University Education & Support Track

Scaling quantum computing education across 40 universities — completely free for professors. Join the first large-scale study on quantum pedagogy and computational access.

40+
Universities
1,200+
Students
$100K+
In Computational Credits

What Professors Get

Everything you need to teach world-class quantum computing courses

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Free Computational Access

$2,500 in qBraid computational credits for your course. Access to 30+ quantum computers and simulators from IonQ, IBM, Rigetti, QuEra, and more.

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Educator Community

Join a network of quantum educators across 40 universities. Weekly office hours, shared curriculum resources, and collaborative development.

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Research Impact

Contribute to the first multi-university empirical study on quantum computing education. Co-authorship opportunity on peer-reviewed publication.

Research Questions

Building the evidence base for quantum computing education

Educational Access Models

How does cloud-based quantum computing access impact student learning outcomes compared to simulator-only approaches?

Pedagogy Effectiveness

What teaching methods and curriculum structures are most effective for quantum computing education across different student populations?

Institutional Context

How do different university environments (R1, PUI, HBCU) affect quantum education adoption and student outcomes?

Program Timeline

Q2 2026

Applications open through August 2026. Professor selection and platform onboarding.

Q3-Q4 2026

Fall course delivery, data collection, and community support.

Q1 2027

Data analysis, manuscript preparation, and publication.

Proven Success

QUEST builds on qBraid's proven success running quantum computing courses, where students gained hands-on experience with real quantum hardware and reported significantly improved understanding of quantum algorithms.

What's Expected of You

Participation is designed to be as lightweight as possible

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Apply in 5 Minutes

Fill out a simple Google form telling us about your course and institution. No lengthy proposals, no bureaucracy — just the basics.

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Teach Your Course

Use qBraid in your existing quantum computing course. We handle the platform, setup, and student access — you focus on teaching.

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Share Basic Feedback

Participate in a short end-of-semester survey on your experience. Your input shapes the research and the future of quantum education.

Apply for QUEST

Applications are now open for Fall 2026 courses. Limited to 40 universities. Applications close August 2026.

Submit Application

Questions? Email us at contact@qbraid.com