A fully financed four-year PhD program on GABAergic cells, which are crucial parts of brain circuits implicated in disorders including schizophrenia, autism, and epilepsy, is available through Austria’s Excellent Brains PhD Program. Selected students can immerse themselves in cutting-edge neuroscience research through this esteemed program, which also offers multidisciplinary workshops, job training, and soft skill development.
Students will participate in journal clubs, lab rotations at prestigious universities, collaborative seminars, and one-on-one mentoring from globally recognized scientists as part of the program. The program is currently seeking exceptional and driven graduates from all around the world to apply for one of twenty fully supported PhD fellowships in neuroscience, which are hosted by the Center of Excellence “Neuronal Circuits in Health and Disease.”
The Medical University of Vienna, Medical University of Innsbruck, University of Vienna, Institute of Science and Technology Austria, and Institute of Molecular Biotechnology are five prestigious Austrian institutions where selected fellows will have the chance to work in top neuroscience labs. This program, which is sponsored by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF), provides a rare opportunity to become a part of a thriving scientific community that is committed to academic advancement, creativity, and high-quality research—the perfect starting point for a prosperous career in neuroscience.
Host Country: Austria
University: Austrian Universities
Opportunity Type: Fellowship, PhD
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- A master’s degree or its equivalent in neuroscience, biology, genetics, physiology, bioinformatics, biochemistry, psychology, or medicine must be held by October 31, 2025.
- As long as they have a keen interest in neuroscience, candidates with backgrounds in computer science, artificial intelligence, physics, mathematics, or machine learning are also encouraged.
- Research experience in a pertinent scientific field is required.
- Two academic references, including one from their master’s thesis supervisor, must be provided.
- The application must be completed and submitted by July 10, 2025.
- Strong English ability is expected; no language certification is necessary.
- Candidates having degrees from non-European countries are required to mention their GPA on their application.
Benefits:
- PhD fellowship with full funding for four years based in Austria
- International, multidisciplinary, and immersive research environment
- Availability of cutting-edge research facilities and labs
- thorough instruction in data science, GABAergic cell processes, and clinical and fundamental neurobiology
- Assistance with relocation and career training, as well as other forms of professional development support
Deadline: 10 July 2025
