Fully Funded ISTA Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2026 in Austria

Are you a PhD holder or nearing the completion of your doctorate? Applications are now open for the ISTA Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2026 at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) in Klosterneuburg, Austria. This is a fully funded 2-year fellowship that offers a competitive salary, visa support, and full social security benefits.

Whether you’re from the sciences, mathematics, or interdisciplinary research fields, this fellowship is an incredible opportunity to advance your research career at a world-class institute. There is no application fee, and international applicants from all academic backgrounds are welcome.

Fellowship Overview

Host Country: Austria
Institution: Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)
Location: Klosterneuburg, Austria
Fellowship Duration: 2 years
Funding Type: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025

Fellowship Benefits

Successful ISTA Postdoctoral Fellows will receive:

A 2-year full-time employment contract
€72,100 gross annual salary
Full social security coverage
Visa support and relocation assistance
Travel costs (airfare/train/bus) related to research projects
Accommodation and meals during project-related travel
On-campus housing options and childcare facilities
Local transportation expenses for project-related purposes

Eligible Research Fields

All fields supported at ISTA are eligible for this fellowship. These include:

Computer Science
Physics
Biology
Neuroscience
Mathematics
Chemistry
Interdisciplinary fields

See the full list of research areas at: https://ist.ac.at/en/research

Eligibility Criteria

Open to applicants of all nationalities
Must hold a PhD or equivalent degree by September 16, 2025, OR
Be on track to complete the PhD by June 15, 2026
Fellowship contracts are issued only after submission of a PhD diploma or proof of defense

Required Documents

Prepare the following documents before applying: