ISTA PhD Program 2027
Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)
Fully funded, salaried PhD in the natural, mathematical and computer sciences near Vienna, Austria — no tuition fees, open to all nationalities.
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At a glance
- Funding
- Salaried PhD, no tuition fees
- Format
- In person · Klosterneuburg (Vienna), AT
- Application fee
- No application fee
- Deadline
- Closes 8 Jan 2027, 15:00 Paris time
- Starts
- 15 Sep 2027
- Language
- English
PhD students are employed at internationally competitive salary levels with full social security and pay no tuition fees. Visa and relocation costs are not covered.
Who can apply
- University students, Graduates
- English
You will need
- CV
- Statement of purpose
- Answers to 3 short questions (5–8 lines each)
- University transcripts and diplomas (English + original language)
- 3 referees (letters due 12 Jan 2027)
About this opportunity
About the program
The ISTA PhD Program is an interdisciplinary doctorate at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria in Klosterneuburg, just outside Vienna. Students rotate through research groups before choosing a supervisor.
Fields
Biology, chemistry, neuroscience, mathematics, computer science, physics, data science and scientific computing, astronomy, earth science, and related areas.
Who can apply
- Holders of a bachelor's or master's degree in science (either is enough)
- All nationalities — ISTA has no quota and treats local and international applicants the same (Cameroon qualifies)
What's covered
PhD students are employed on a competitive salary with full social security and pay no tuition fees. Visa and relocation costs are not covered.
Deadline
8 January 2027, 15:00 CET. Referee letters are due 12 January 2027, 23:59 CET. The program starts on 15 September 2027 (non-negotiable). No application fee is mentioned.
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