Fully Funded PhD Positions
Institute of Science and Technology Austria
The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is looking for highly qualified candidates with Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees to apply for our PhD program. We offer fully funded PhD positions in Astronomy, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry & Materials, Data Science & Scientific Computing, Earth Science, Mathematics, Neuroscience, and Physics in a world-class research environment on the outskirts of Vienna. In 2019, ISTA was ranked #3 in the world-wide Nature Index ranking (normalized). In 2018, ISTA w...
The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is looking for highly qualified candidates with Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees to apply for our PhD program. We offer fully funded PhD positions in Astronomy, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry & Materials, Data Science & Scientific Computing, Earth Science, Mathematics, Neuroscience, and Physics in a world-class research environment on the outskirts of Vienna. In 2019, ISTA was ranked #3 in the world-wide Nature Index ranking (normalized). In 2018, ISTA w...
Opportunity details
The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is looking for highly qualified candidates with Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees to apply for our PhD program. We offer fully funded PhD positions in Astronomy, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry & Materials, Data Science & Scientific Computing, Earth Science, Mathematics, Neuroscience, and Physics in a world-class research environment on the outskirts of Vienna. In 2019, ISTA was ranked #3 in the world-wide Nature Index ranking (normalized). In 2018, ISTA was ranked within the top ten of Nature Index Rising Stars “Top 30 academic institutions under 30” list. All students are offered 5-year contracts, they receive internationally competitive salaries, and full social security coverage. The application deadline is January 8, 2027 (15:00 CET) for a PhD program start date in September 2027. Join our Virtual Student Open Day on November 18th! The Virtual Student Open Day is a great opportunity to explore our programs and campus virtually, wherever you are located. The program includes a range of live sessions from the Graduate School Office, academics, and students. You can find out about our PhD program, the ISTA research experience, support services, the ISTA campus and much more by attending one of the talks. International and Diverse Scientific Community Our scientists, from professors to postdocs to students, hail from all corners of the world, representing over 80 different nationalities, and build on research and degrees earned from the finest global scientific institutes and universities. English-Speaking We use English throughout the Institute as the language of instruction and communication. Interdisciplinary Our Graduate Program is characterized by modern comprehensive training with a special interdiscipli...
Eligibility
The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is looking for highly qualified candidates with Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees to apply for our PhD program. You can find out about our PhD program, the ISTA research experience, support services, the ISTA campus and much more by attending one of the talks. International and Diverse Scientific Community Our scientists, from professors to postdocs to students, hail from all corners of the world, representing over 80 different nationalities, and build on research and degrees earned from the finest global scientific institutes and universities. Entry with a Bachelor's or Master's Degree We welcome students with a Bachelor’s or a Master’s in science to apply for our PhD program.
Requirements
The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is looking for highly qualified candidates with Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees to apply for our PhD program. You can find out about our PhD program, the ISTA research experience, support services, the ISTA campus and much more by attending one of the talks. International and Diverse Scientific Community Our scientists, from professors to postdocs to students, hail from all corners of the world, representing over 80 different nationalities, and build on research and degrees earned from the finest global scientific institutes and universities. Entry with a Bachelor's or Master's Degree We welcome students with a Bachelor’s or a Master’s in science to apply for our PhD program.
Funding and benefits
Funding eligibility: UK Students, EU Students, International Students. Funding amount: internationally competitive salaries and full social security coverage.
Required documents
CV, Reference
How to apply
The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is looking for highly qualified candidates with Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees to apply for our PhD program. The application deadline is January 8, 2027 (15:00 CET) for a PhD program start date in September 2027. Entry with a Bachelor's or Master's Degree We welcome students with a Bachelor’s or a Master’s in science to apply for our PhD program. Our Grant Office supports ISTA scientists who would like to apply for external funding.
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Benefits
Funding eligibility: UK Students, EU Students, International Students. Funding amount: internationally competitive salaries and full social security coverage.
Eligibility summary
The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is looking for highly qualified candidates with Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees to apply for our PhD program. You can find out about our PhD program, the ISTA research experience, support services, the ISTA campus and much more by attending one of the talks. International and Diverse Scientific Community Our scientists, from professors to postdocs to students, hail from all corners of the world, representing over 80 different nationalities, and build on research and degrees earned from the finest global scientific institutes and universities. Entry with a Bachelor's or Master's Degree We welcome students with a Bachelor’s or a Master’s in science to apply for our PhD program.
Requirements
The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is looking for highly qualified candidates with Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees to apply for our PhD program. You can find out about our PhD program, the ISTA research experience, support services, the ISTA campus and much more by attending one of the talks. International and Diverse Scientific Community Our scientists, from professors to postdocs to students, hail from all corners of the world, representing over 80 different nationalities, and build on research and degrees earned from the finest global scientific institutes and universities. Entry with a Bachelor's or Master's Degree We welcome students with a Bachelor’s or a Master’s in science to apply for our PhD program.
Documents required
CV, Reference
Language/test requirements
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