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Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)

PhD position at ISTA (Austria), PhD

Deadline
58 days left
Level
Doctorate
Country
Austria
Language
English

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This PhD position at ISTA in Austria is for holders of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in science. It is a 5-year employment contract with social security coverage, health insurance, and support for conferences and workshops. Applications go through Apply@ISTA, with documents in English and three referees to provide.

Verified on 9 November 2026

This PhD position at ISTA in Austria is open to holders of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in science. The 5-year contract includes social security, health insurance, and support for conferences. Applications are open until January 8, 2027. Applications close on 8 January 2027, that is in 58 days.

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How to apply

Before preparing your application, check the blocking conditions.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Required degree

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Navigateur de bureau requis

    “Fill out the form using a web browser on a desktop computer. Web browsers on mobile devices (i.e. Android, iPhone, iPad, etc.) are not supported.”

  • Deadline des lettres de recommandation

    “Referees must submit letters of recommendation by January 12, 2027 11:59 PM CET.”

  • Candidature via plateforme

    “We do not accept or process applications and documents received outside of the application portal.”

  • Deadline de soumission

    “The deadline to submit applications is January 8, 2027, 3:00 PM CET”

  • Langue des documents

    “All documents must be submitted in English.”

Assets

  • Expérience et compétences spécifiques valorisées

    “Additional relevant skills (field-specific): demonstrated in, e.g., internships and/or participation in research projects, participation in science Olympiads, programming languages, lab techniques, etc.”

  • Priorité aux lettres académiques

    “one letter from industry is acceptable, but letters from an academic background are given priority;”

Watch points

  • Date de début non négociable

    “The start of the PhD program is uniformly on 15 September; the date is not negotiable.”

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key word here is « priority »: an industry letter is still accepted, but it does not carry the same weight as an academic letter, so the application must make research ability unmistakable. The real trap is the referee timeline, because the letters have their own deadline and do not follow the application deadline exactly. The start date is fixed, so you need to think about the application, your availability, and administrative timing at the same time. Contact three academic referees now, prepare your transcripts in English, and test the portal on a desktop computer before filling out the form.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open2027

Heure limite : 8 janvier 2027, 15:00 CET. Délai pour que les référents soumettent leurs lettres : 12 janvier 2027, 23:59 CET. Les candidats peuvent accepter ou décliner l'offre d'admission jusqu'au 15 avril 2027. Le programme commence le 15 septembre 2027.

Salary and benefits

  • Contrat d'emploi de 5 ansTous les étudiants reçoivent des contrats d'emploi de 5 ans
  • Couverture sécurité socialeCouverture sociale complète
  • Soutien pour conférences et ateliersSoutien financier pour assister à des conférences et ateliers (détail sur la page Funding and Awards)

Also covered: Health insurance

Countries covered

Holders of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in science can apply, with no nationality restriction indicated. An industry letter is accepted, but letters from an academic background are given priority.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • CVCurriculum vitae
  • Statement of purposeStatement of purpose détaillant expérience de recherche, motivation, compétences techniques et groupes visés
  • Réponses complémentairesRéponses aux questions additionnelles demandées (3 courtes réponses, 5-8 lignes chacune)
  • Relevés et diplômes universitairesTranscripts and diplomas of all degree programs and all years attended, in English and in original language
  • Coordonnées de 3 référentsContact information of 3 referees

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