How to apply

Are you passionate about cutting-edge research in cryptography?

We want researchers interested in a multidisciplinary program with the opportunity to interact with industry and government partners. We will help you develop the technical and professional skills and knowledge to create quantum-safe cryptographic solutions for the 21st century.

Apply now to join us!

Graduate program

Before you can join CryptoWorks21 as a graduate student, you must be enrolled as a graduate student in one of our participating institutions. You should apply your selected institution as normal, see the links below.

Once you have been accepted to a graduate program at a participating institution, you can apply to join the CryptoWorks21 program to access our training programs and resources. You will need to prepare the following documents:

  • CV
  • unofficial transcript
  • research statement outlining:
    • any publications or relevant prior work
    • research interests
    • technical and professional training interests
    • career goals

Postdoctoral program

Before you can join CryptoWorks21 as a postdoctoral fellow, you must have secured a postdoctoral position at one of our participating institutions. Contact the relevant institutions for postdoctoral research opportunities.

Once you have secured a postdoctoral position at a participating institution, you can apply to join the CryptoWorks21 program to access our training programs and resources. You will need to prepare the following documents:

  • CV
  • unofficial transcript
  • research statement outlining:
    • any publications or relevant prior work
    • research interests
    • technical and professional training interests
    • career goals
  • list of 1 to 3 selected publications to highlight