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Who can apply

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Country of study
Austria
Target level
Doctorate
Fields of study
Computing and Sciences
Languages
  • English: level not specifiedRequired
Other conditions
  • Applications and documents sent outside the application portal are not accepted.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: We do not accept or process applications and documents received outside of the application portal.
  • You must fill in the form with a web browser on a desktop computer; browsers on mobile devices (Android, iPhone, iPad, etc.) are not supported.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: 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.
  • One reference letter from industry is acceptable, but letters from an academic background are given priority.PreferredOrganisation’s wording: Reference letters provided by professors and senior scientists: one letter from industry is acceptable, but letters from an academic background are given priority; referees are asked to address analytical capabilities, technical proficiency, ability to work independently and motivation/commitment.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Paid
Insurance
No fees
Tuition

Dates

Applications close
8 January 2027 at 15:00 CET (Europe/Vienna)
Results announced
Candidates are notified of their status by the beginning of March 2027.
Studies start
Start of the PhD program: 15 September 2027.

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

  1. Step 1: Create an online account on the application portal to track your application.
    With whom
    You
    By when
    Before the deadline of 8 January 2027, 3:00 PM CET
  2. Step 2: Complete and submit the application form with the required documents on the application portal.
    With whom
    You
    By when
    8 January 2027 at 15:00 CET (Europe/Vienna) — By 8 January 2027, 3:00 PM CET
    Documents to provide
    • CV
    • Statement of purpose (SoP)
    • Answers to the additional questions (5-8 lines max)
    • University transcripts and diplomas, in English and in the original language
    • Contact information of 3 referees
  3. Step 3: Your referees submit their letters of recommendation.
    With whom
    Your 3 referees
    By when
    12 January 2027 at 23:59 CET (Europe/Vienna) — By 12 January 2027, 11:59 PM CET
    Documents to provide
    • Letter of recommendation
  4. Step 4: Interviews for shortlisted candidates, overwhelmingly conducted remotely.
    With whom
    ISTA and the shortlisted candidates
    By when
    Late February to early March

Where to apply

ISTA (opens in a new tab) · ISTA PhD Program

Official title (in English): PhD Program

Edition Intake 2027 · Verified on 31 October 2026

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