2027 portal opening is expected in late October 2026. Application deadline: 8 January 2027, 15:00 CET; referee deadline 12 January.
Status based on the dated official-source review; the current provider instructions take precedence.The opportunity
ISTA Funded PhD Programme is offered by Institute of Science and Technology Austria. Fully funded doctoral training through salaried employment with social-security coverage and no tuition fees.
What the funding covers
- Fully funded doctoral training through salaried employment with social-security coverage and no tuition fees.
Eligibility and conditions
Excellent bachelor’s or master’s graduates from any country in relevant scientific disciplines. This is an employment-funded PhD route.
Subject area: Science and technology
How to apply
Follow the official provider’s eligibility and application instructions. A university admission application, institutional nomination or separate funding application may be required.
Official-source review: 2026-10-15. This is an editorial snapshot, not a live funding feed.
https://phd.pages.ist.ac.at/apply/