To all the researchers who want to advance their innovative research in natural sciences or related disciplines in an international environment, we are here with an exciting fellowship program offered by one of the leading institutes in Austria that you should not miss out on. You heard it right! Applications are open to apply for the ISTA Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2025. A prestigious, fully funded fellowship in Austria, hosted by the Institute of Science and Technology Austria, is inviting applications from highly qualified candidates from all around the world who have completed their PhD or equivalent, or are about to complete it, in natural sciences, mathematics, or related disciplines.
The duration of the fellowship is 2 years during which the fellows will experience cutting-edge research across all scientific disciplines at ISTA, under the supervision of renowned supervisors in the institute’s state-of-the-art research facilities. The ISTA fellowship program offers a wide range of benefits that include 2 years of full employment contract, a competitive salary of a minimum (min. 72,100 EUR gross, and full social security. There is no application fee requirement; all interested applicants need to submit an online application before September 15th, 2025. Read more about the ISTA Postdoctoral fellowship requirements, coverage and application process below.
Details About ISTA Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2025
| Location | Klosterneuburg, Austria |
|---|---|
| Open for | All Nationals |
| Program Type | Postdoctoral Fellowship |
| Host Institute | Institute of Science & Technology Austria (ISTA) |
| Contract Duration | 2 Years |
| Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Application Deadline | September 15th, 2025 |
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Perks & Benefits
The fellowship offers a wide range of benefits to the fellows for 2 years, which include:
- 2-year full-time employment contract at ISTA
- A competitive salary of  (min. 72,100 EUR gross)
- Social Security coverage
- Fellow will carry out their research in a rich research environment
- Family services that include on-site daycare
- Housing or on-campus accommodation
- Transport costs
- Airfare coverage
- Visa Assistance/support
Research AreasÂ
- Mathematics
- Bio Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Data Science
- Chemistry
- Cell Biology
- Evolution & Ecology
- Earth Science
- Astronomy
- Neuroscience
- Physics
Find out the list of all professors leading laboratories here.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants fulfilling the following criteria are eligible to apply:
- The ISTA Postdoctoral fellowship is open to all nationals
- Applicants completed their PhD or equivalent or are about to complete their PhD before the start of the fellowship are invited to apply.
- Research fields supported at ISTA are eligible  (see https://ist.ac.at/en/research)
- The fellowship contract will be issued once you provide a copy of your Diploma/proof of successful defense.
- Researchers who are already employed at ISTA are not eligible
Required Documents
- Research proposal
- An updated CV not exceeding 2 pages
- 1 Pager Academic summary
- Motivation Statement not exceeding one page
- Ethics Self-Assessment form
- Read more about the documents here: Guidelines for the Applicant.
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How to Apply for the ISTA Fellowship 2025 in Austria?
The application process is completely online via the ISTA official portal. Interested applicants need to visit the official link, create an account, verify your account and start with an online application, fill in all the required fields, and upload the required documents and submit your application.
Note: Applicants will be notified about the result no later than 4 months after the application deadline.
