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Our program uniquely fosters, excites and educates students through broad, curiosity-driven research.
Our PhD students’ and faculty’s dedication to excellence and innovation shapes the future of science.
Get to know Malina Strugaru and Soham Mukhopadhyay, current PhD students at ISTA.
Their stories give you a sneak peek into how ISTA’s PhD program can guide you in discovering your own exciting research questions.
Get to know Christine Fiedler and Sofia Backlund, current PhD students at ISTA.
Their stories give you a sneak peek into how ISTA’s PhD program can guide you in discovering your own exciting research questions.
Get to know Roksolana Kobylinska and Lukas Lindorfer, current PhD students at ISTA.
Their stories give you a sneak peek into how ISTA’s PhD program can guide you in discovering your own exciting research questions.
Three ISTerns share their unique experience at ISTA.
Join the ISTernship summer program and gain hands-on experience working on cutting-edge research projects!
Watch the video to get an idea of what it is like to do research at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria – ISTA.