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Institute of Science and Technology Austria

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Fully Funded PhD Positions in Astronomy, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry & Materials, Data Science & Scientific Computing, Earth Science, Mathematics, Neuroscience, and Physics Institute of Science and Technology Austria in Austria

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

All PhD students receive fully funded 5-year contracts with internationally competitive salaries and full social security coverage. Students making reasonable progress are funded through to thesis defense and also receive financial support for scientific conferences and workshops.

Deadline

Jan 8, 2027

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Austria

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Institute of Science and Technology Austria

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About this position

Fully funded PhD positions at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) are open in a broad range of scientific fields, including Astronomy, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry & Materials, Data Science & Scientific Computing, Earth Science, Mathematics, Neuroscience, and Physics. The program is based at ISTA in Klosterneuburg, Austria, in a world-class research environment on the outskirts of Vienna.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in science. ISTA welcomes candidates from diverse academic backgrounds and encourages applications from students with strong academic records, relevant coursework, research experience, internships, programming or lab skills, and other field-specific achievements. The selection process considers scientific promise, undergraduate performance, reference letters, statement of purpose, transferable skills, and diversity of background.

The PhD program is fully funded: students receive 5-year contracts, internationally competitive salaries, and full social security coverage. Students making reasonable progress remain funded until the thesis defense, and additional support is available for scientific conferences and workshops.

The application deadline is 8 January 2027 at 15:00 CET, for a September 2027 start. Applicants must prepare a CV, a 1-2 page statement of purpose, transcripts and diplomas in English and the original language, and contact information for three referees. Documents are submitted through the online application portal; at this stage, applicants do not need to contact potential supervisors.

ISTA emphasizes an interdisciplinary, English-speaking, and international research culture with small research groups, first-year coursework and rotations, and access to strong mentorship and career development support.

Funding details

All PhD students receive fully funded 5-year contracts with internationally competitive salaries and full social security coverage. Students making reasonable progress are funded through to thesis defense and also receive financial support for scientific conferences and workshops.

What's required

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in science, with strong academic performance and relevant field-specific coursework. Required application materials include a CV, a 1-2 page statement of purpose explaining research experience and motivation, up to three preferred research groups, university transcripts and diplomas in English and original language, and contact information for three referees. All documents must be submitted in English. The selection committee evaluates scientific promise, undergraduate performance, reference letters (with academic letters preferred), statement of purpose, additional relevant skills, transferable skills, and diversity of background.

How to apply

Create an online account via the PhD application portal and submit all required documents there. Prepare a CV, statement of purpose, transcripts/diplomas, and referee contacts. No need to contact potential supervisors at this stage.

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