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ISTA fully funded PhD programme 2027

Offered by Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)

About this scholarship

ISTA, near Vienna, admits PhD students once a year into an interdisciplinary programme in biology, chemistry, neuroscience, mathematics, computer science, data science, physics and earth sciences. Students are employed by the institute and paid throughout the doctorate, and in the first year they rotate through research groups before choosing a supervisor. The 2027 call is open: applications must be in by 8 January 2027 at 3:00 pm CET, and referees must send their letters by 12 January 2027. The programme starts on 15 September 2027.

Details checked on the sponsor's own page: phd.ista.ac.at. Always confirm on the sponsor's site before applying.

Who can apply

  • Any nationality
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant science
  • Strong academic and research potential
  • Good English

Documents you need

Online applicationTranscriptsCVStatement of purposeContact details of referees