The Institute of Science and Technology (ISTA), Austria has started accepting applications for their 2024 PhD program. The ISTA PhD program seeks to generate flexible, curious, and broad-minded scientists. These researchers should also be able to work with various scientists and tackle challenges from multiple perspectives. In order to achieve this, their students complete a cutting-edge interdisciplinary training program that combines teaching and research components, and they get close mentoring from outstanding educators from many fields.
ISTA welcomes students with different academic backgrounds who can bring their skills and experiences to the scientific setting. Students with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Mathematics, Computer science, Physics, Data Science, and scientific computing. the program is conducted in two phases comprised of pre and post-qualifying exams. The PhD research is included in the second phase along with teaching and annual research presentation.
Selection criteria
- Undergraduate performance
- Reference letters
- Statement of Purpose
- Field-specific skills
- Transferable skills
- Diversity
Requirements for application
- CV
- Statement of Purpose: The Statement of Purpose is an important part of your application. In it, please share with them anything that prepares you for graduate-level research. For instance, you can describe your past research projects, motivation, skills, and background relevant to the research areas and groups you selected on the application form. Try to be as specific as possible about your experiences, with an emphasis on the technical skills you master.
- University transcripts & diploma
- Contact information of three referees
Application & selection timeline
| Application opens | 2nd half of October |
| Application closes | 8th January 2024 |
| Pre-selection meetings | February |
| Interviews | March/April |
| Last date of offer acceptance | 30 April 2024 |
| Start of PhD program | September 2024 |
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