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ISTA PhD Program — salaried PhD at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) Graduate School · Klosterneuburg, Austria

Salaried PhD at ISTA in Klosterneuburg, Austria, in biology, chemistry, computer science, data science, mathematics, neuroscience or physics. Bachelor's and master's graduates from all over the world can apply, with no tuition. The 2027 call opens in late October 2026 and closes on 8 January 2027.

At a glance
Where
ISTA, Klosterneuburg, Austria
Level
PhD (entry with a bachelor's or master's)
Salary
3,053–3,673 EUR gross/month (2026)
Deadline
8 Jan 2027 (portal opens late Oct 2026)
Apply
ISTA online portal

Who can apply

Criteria stated by the funder on the official source.

Nationality
ISTA says it encourages applicants from all over the world to apply to the PhD programme. Tunisia is not named; non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals need a visa to take up the PhD position.
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Education
A bachelor's or master's degree in biology, chemistry, neuroscience, mathematics, computer science, physics, data science or a related field. Final-year students may apply but must complete their degree by August before the 15 September start.
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Language
The programme is in English. No TOEFL, IELTS or GRE is required; English is assessed during interviews. All documents must be submitted in English (transcripts also in the original language).
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Age
ISTA has no age limit, but a long gap since your last degree should be explained in the statement of purpose.
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References
Contact details of three referees who can assess your academic and research performance; letters are due by 12 January 2027, 11:59 PM CET.
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Funding and what it does not cover

PhD students are employed by ISTA on 5-year contracts. 2026 gross salaries range from 3,053 to 3,673 euros a month, paid 14 times a year, with full social security including health insurance and financial support for conferences and workshops. No tuition or application fee.