The primary purpose of the project is to provide graduate students in Quantum Information Processing with transatlantic study and internship opportunities. This experience will give students a chance to take courses and to participate in research projects not available locally. The target number of student exchanges is 36 over three years. The result of the project will be counted towards the project or thesis requirements of the degree programs at their home institution.

Any intellectual property (IP) generated during a student exchange will be subject to the IP policies of the home and host institutions and the sponsor(s) of the exchange, unless a separate agreement is signed. The IR policy describes the IP rights at the University of Calgary.

Prior to applying, students should read the home and potential host institution's policy regarding intellectual property. Applicants will be required to confirm their understanding and agreement with these policies. University of Calgary Policy on Intellectual Property Rights.

The home institution will recruit and nominate students for the exchange on the basis of their own criteria and criteria developed in collaboration with the other institutions. Selection criteria include good academic standing, that all program admission requirements or equivalent are satisfied with respect to the host institution, and the availability of a suitable internship supervisor. Applications are accepted throughout the year, depending upon the academic term at the host institution. We suggest applying at least three months in advance of the proposed exchange. Applications include a recent CV, academic transcripts, a letter of reference, and a study plan. These materials may be submitted using the application form that we will make available here shortly.

The home institution will recruit and nominate students for the exchange on the basis of their own criteria and criteria developed in collaboration with the other institutions. Selection criteria include good academic standing, that all program admission requirements or equivalent are satisfied with respect to the host institution, and the availability of a suitable internship supervisor. Applications are accepted throughout the year, depending upon the academic term at the host institution. We suggest applying at least three months in advance of the proposed exchange. Specific application requirements are listed as below.

Exchange student coming from the institute in Europe:

1. Complete the application form, and send the signed completed form and transcript to Nancy Jing Lu at nlu (at) ucalgary (dot) ca.
   
2. The Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Calgary will issue a formal admission letter to the exchange student when admission is granted. The admission letter can be used in a visa application if a visa is required.

Exchange student going to the institute in Europe:

1. Email Nancy Lu with the following information:
   your name, email address, citizenship status, institution,
   attach your CV, transcript file and study plan ( include a description of research interests, academic background (relevant coursework, research etc.), potential research topic for internship, and potential supervisors at the host institution. ),
   and reference information including the person's name, institution and email address.
   
2. Follow the specific requirements of the host institute in Europe.

Universtät Erlangen-Nürnberg:
Contact information:
elzbieta-wojcik@zuv.uni-erlangen.de
Application deadline: 31st May for the winter term 2009/10 and November
2009 for summer term 2009 (starting March/April 2010)

Information for Exchange students:
http://www.uni-erlangen.org/international/students/exchange-students/
Semester dates
University general information
Key Data

Université Paris-Sud
Contact: Iordanis Kerenidis at jkeren@lri.fr

École Polytechnique
Contact: Frédéric Magniez at magniez@lri.fr

Courses in the Canadian institutions will be taught in English. Courses in EU countries can be taught in English at the request of at least one student. Language training courses in the relevant language are available at all partner institutions. Courses offered will be kept up-to-date and new ones will be developed at partner institutions through faculty interactions. Course offerings at IQIS can be viewed here.

Students will remain registered at the home institution during an exchange. They will be provided a scholarship prior to the exchange that provides for round trip airfare, local transportation, visa related expenses, and a monthly stipend.

The Centre for International Students and Study Abroad advises students on matters such as orientation, visa requirements, English language preparation, health insurance, housing, etc. They run several helpful programs, such as English language programs and the Language Bank. The International Student Handbook and Check List are handy guides to help students prepare for their stay in Calgary. Help with both on-campus housing and off-campus housing is available through the university.