Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)

Who can apply · Bachelor's or master's graduates (or final-year students) in the natural sciences, mathematics or computer science who want a salaried, rotation-based PhD in Austria. ISTA welcomes applicants from all over the world, so Tunisian graduates can apply.

3,053–3,673 EUR gross a month (2026), paid 14 times a year · 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.

Deadline · 8 January 2027 — the timeline says the portal closes at 2:59 PM CET, the call text says 3:00 PM CET. The portal opens in the second half of October 2026; referee letters are due by 12 January 2027, 11:59 PM CET.