Applications are now open for the ISTA Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2024 in Austria, inviting international students worldwide. This fully funded program offers a dynamic research environment in fields like computer science, natural science, and mathematics. Lasting two years, it’s among Europe’s top fellowships and provides a platform for career advancement through research excellence. Fellows have the freedom to propose research topics across scientific disciplines and receive expert supervision. Ten fellows, along with additional Cluster of Excellence (COE) fellows, will be selected for free study in Austria. This fellowship is a valuable opportunity for career growth, fostering collaboration and skill development among PhD students from diverse backgrounds. Don’t miss out – apply now for the ISTA Postdoc Fellowship!
Country: Austria
Financial coverage: Fully Funded
Opportunity Type: Fellowships, Postdoctoral Fellowship
Eligibility Criteria:
- All study areas supported by ISTA are eligible; more information about eligibility can be found on the official website.
- By the application deadline, candidates must have earned a PhD (or its equivalent) or have four years of full-time research experience.
- The fellowship should begin no later than around eight months after the deadline, i.e., March 1, 2025, and candidates should plan to finish their PhD before then.
- In order to be eligible for a COE-Fellow award, applicants must show that their project aligns with the research themes or objectives of an ISTA Cluster of Excellence (COE) program that already exists (for more information, see the Guide for Applicants).
- No fellowship contract will be granted until a copy of the diploma or documentation of the successful defence is received.
- Upon the call deadline of December 6, 2024, researchers who were already working at ISTA are not eligible to apply for ISTA Postdoctoral Fellowships.
Benefits:
- Candidates from a variety of cultural backgrounds are eligible to apply for the ISTA Postdoctoral Fellowship.
- This fellowship offers fully financed 2-year postdoctoral posts with complete social security coverage and a minimum yearly income of 69,000 EUR gross. It is based in Austria.
- The transnational, interdisciplinary, and intersectoral aspects of ISTA Fellowships define them.
- To help with their transition, ISTA fellows may be able to rent apartments or rooms in the on-campus guesthouse, depending on availability.
- The institute’s main language is English, but it also offers German language classes on campus to help fellows fit in with the local population.
- The fellowship contributes to a comprehensive learning experience by providing an exceptional opportunity to investigate Austria’s academic and cultural offerings.
- An internationally renowned program that spans several fields and industries is the IST Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.
Deadline: June 12, 2024
