• 2025 PHD CALL OPEN

    We are excited to announce that the call for the 2025 PhD program is now open!

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    The 2024 Virtual Student Open Day will be held on Wednesday, November 20th.

    Explore our programs and campus virtually, wherever you are located. The program includes live sessions from the Graduate School Office, academics, and students.

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    ISTA GRADUATE SCHOOL

    The Graduate School Office (GSO) at ISTA provides support, development opportunities, funding and advocacy for current and prospective PhD students.

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  • 7 TRACKS OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY

    Explore, learn, and grow within our six research tracks led by outstanding scientists

    Biology
    Chemistry & Materials
    Computer Science
    Data Science & Scientific Computing
    Mathematics
    Neuroscience
    Physics

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  • JOIN ISTA

    • Fully funded PhD & intern positions
    • Interdisciplinary program
    • Cutting-edge research
    • BSc & MSc students eligible to apply
    • English-taught program
    • International community
    • Modern facilities
    • Support & development services

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    Why ISTA

ISTA GRADUATE PROGRAM

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.

FOUNDING PRINCIPLES

  • Unparalleled Research
  • Pioneers of Science as Faculty
  • Student-Centered Approach
  • Interdisciplinary Program

Get to know our research groups

Curiosity-driven
Research

Meet our PhD Students

Silvia Jamrichova

Neuroscience

Meet our inspiring PhD students (part 3)

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.

Meet our inspiring PhD students (part 2)

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.

Meet our inspiring PhD students (part 1)

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.

The ISTernship Research Experience

Three ISTerns share their unique experience at ISTA.

Join the ISTernship summer program and gain hands-on experience working on cutting-edge research projects!

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Virtual Campus Tour available

Watch the video to get an idea of what it is like to do research at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria – ISTA.