Quantum Cryptography Summer Workshop and Internship 2026

Funded by the NSF ExLENT Program for Students at Montgomery College (MC) and University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)

Are you interested in cutting-edge cybersecurity and quantum computing? Do you want hands-on experience with industry leaders? Join the AIM-PQC Program, a unique summer workshop and internship designed to prepare students for the future of post-quantum cryptography (PQC)!

Who Can Apply?

📌 Must be registered undergraduate students from UMBC & Montgomery College in STEM fields during the summer of 2026 (MC students will be selected separately)

📌 At least 18 years old at the start of the program and eligible to work in the US

📌 Basic programming experience (Python preferred) and cybersecurity knowledge

📌 Never participated in AIM-PQC before

📅 Application Deadline: Mar 5, 2026

For details, contact Prof. Lei Zhang  leizhang@umbc.edu