Austria · Klosterneuburg (Vienna)
About this opportunity
ISTA admits PhD students to the institute as a whole: you rotate through research groups in your first year before choosing a supervisor. Students with an undergraduate or master’s degree in a relevant field can apply.
The portal opens in late October 2026. Reference letters are due by 12 January 2027. The programme starts on 15 September, and this date is fixed.
Who can apply
An undergraduate or master's degree in a relevant field. All documents must be in English (transcripts also in the original language).
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Study level
- PhD
What the funding covers
Funded PhD contract for all admitted students (see ISTA Funding & Awards).
- Tuition Not stated — check the official page
- Stipend or salary Covered
- Travel Not stated — check the official page
- Accommodation Not stated — check the official page
- Health insurance Not stated — check the official page
"Not separately covered" means the provider does not pay for it on top — you pay it yourself, usually from the stipend if there is one.
Documents & tests
The exact document list for this opportunity is not recorded yet. These are the documents usually asked for — confirm the final list on the official page.
- CV (with any publications, projects or theses)
- Motivation letter written for this specific project
- Undergraduate and master's transcripts and degree certificates
- Two or three referees or recommendation letters
- Research statement or proposal, if requested
- English test score or proof of English-medium study
- Tests
- No English test listed; documents must be in English
- Application fee
- Not stated — ScholarsChapter itself never charges a fee
How to apply
General steps — the provider's own instructions always take priority.
- Read the full eligibility rules on phd.ista.ac.at and confirm you meet every mandatory condition.
- Confirm this year's deadline and time zone on the official page — dates change every cycle.
- Prepare your documents and book any language test early; results can take two weeks or more.
- Write your statement, CV and other texts specifically for this opportunity.
- Submit through the official portal only, keep the confirmation email, and track your application here.
Before you apply
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Program dates
- Program dates
- 15 Sep 2027
Quick answers
Who can apply for ISTA PhD Program 2027?
Open to all nationalities. Level: PhD. See "Who can apply" for the full rules.
Is ISTA PhD Program 2027 fully funded?
Funding type: Fully funded, Salary. Covers: stipend or salary.
What is the deadline for ISTA PhD Program 2027?
The deadline is 8 Jan 2027 (14:59 CET). Status: Open now. Always confirm the date and time zone on the official website.
Does ISTA PhD Program 2027 require IELTS or another test?
No English test listed; documents must be in English.
How do I apply for ISTA PhD Program 2027?
Apply only on the official website (phd.ista.ac.at). The full steps are listed under "How to apply".
Is there an application fee?
No fee is stated in our record. ScholarsChapter never charges a fee, and no agent can sell you a place.
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- Official source
- phd.ista.ac.at
- Last checked
- 19 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 19 Oct 2026
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