CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Funded ISTA PhD Programme

Are you a Bachelor’s or Master’s graduate in natural or mathematical sciences? The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) invites highly qualified candidates to apply for its fully funded PhD programme. This interdisciplinary programme combines research and coursework, offering close mentoring from world-class faculty across multiple disciplines. ISTA is a leading international institute for basic research and graduate education in the natural and mathematical sciences, located near Vienna, Austria.

Target Group: Graduates with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry & Materials, Computer Science, Data Science & Scientific Computing, Earth Science, Mathematics, Neuroscience or Physics

Programme Includes:

• Fully funded PhD with a five-year employment contract, internationally competitive salary, and full social security coverage

• Interdisciplinary coursework

• Cutting-edge research projects

• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities

• Comprehensive support and career development services

Language: English

Duration: 5 years

Application Deadline: January 8, 2026

For more details, please visit: https://phd.pages.ist.ac.at/phd-application-admission/