To all the aspiring journalists and artists out there today, we are here with an exciting residency programme offered by one of the reputed higher education institutes in Austria that you should not miss out on. Applications are open for the ISTA Journalist in Residence Program 2026. A Paid residency programme hosted by the Institute of Science & Technology Austria, inviting applications from Journalists and artists from all around the world to apply and have an opportunity to experience hands-on frontier research and connect scientific discovery with everyday life. The duration of the residency programme is 3-6 months, scheduled to take place in Spring 2026 at ISTA’s vibrant campus located in Klosterneuburg, Austria.
The objective of the residency programme is to promote high-quality independent journalism and to support the storytelling that brings science closer to society. The programme offers a wide range of benefits, such as €15,000 compensation, travel expenses, exclusive access to world-class researchers, and cutting-edge research alongside leading researchers, and more. If you are an experienced science or technology journalist, then this programme is meant for you. Don’t miss out. The application process is online – the last date for the submission of the application is October 31st, 2025. Read more details below
ISTA Journalist in Residence Program 2026 Overview
- Country: Austria
- Location: ISTA’s Campus, Klosterneuburg
- Open for: All Nationals
- Starts in: Spring 2026
- Duration: 3-6 months
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: October 31st, 2025
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ISTA Residency Benefits
The IST Residency programme offers a wide range of perks and benefits, such as:
- The program offers compensation of €15,000 plus to cover living expenses during your stay in Austria.
- Covers travel expenses
- Build long-lasting networks with ISTA researchers
- Interact with leading scientists across various disciplines
- Attend intensive workshops, lectures, and experience cutting-edge research
- Engage in frontier research with the leading researchers
- Spend 3-6 months in ISTA’s dynamic and vibrant campus
- Exclusive access to world-class researchers across various disciplines
- Access to the campus’s state-of-the-art facilities, such as sports, gym, library, etc
Who can Apply?
Applicants fulfilling the following criteria are invited to submit their applications:
- IST is calling applications from all nationals
- The residency programme is intended for tech journalists across all media formats, such as digital, print, broadcast, etc
- Proficiency in the English language; however, journalists who publish in other languages may also apply
Residents Commitments
- During the programme, the residents are expected to
- Host interactive media training sessions & Workshops
- Participate in lectures and seminars
- Share your expertise with the ISTA community
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
- Example of your work
- Planned proposal for your activities during your stay at ISTA
- Mention 2 – 3 research groups you wish to engage with
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How to Apply for IST Residency Programme 2026?
Applicants who meet the required criteria need to submit the above documents to the email: journalistresidency@ista.ac.at
To know more details about the residency programme, visit the official link mentioned below:
ISTA RESIDENCY PROGRAMME OFFICIAL LINK
