• 2024 PHD CALL OPEN

    Applications for the 2024 PhD program at ISTA are now open.

    Don’t miss your chance to join our research community!

    Apply now

  • VIRTUAL STUDENT OPEN DAY

    The Virtual Student Open Day took place on 16 November.

    While the event has ended, there is still valuable information waiting for you on our website.

    Take your time to discover what ISTA has to offer—you’re just a click away from uncovering a world of opportunities.

     

  • Welcome to
    ISTA Graduate School

    The Graduate School Office (GSO) at ISTA provides support, development opportunities, funding and advocacy for current and prospective PhD students.

    About Us
    ISTA Campus

  • 7 TRACKS of Scientific Study

    Explore, learn, and grow within our six research tracks led by outstanding scientists

    Biology
    Chemistry & Materials
    Computer Science
    Data Science & Scientific Computing
    Mathematics
    Neuroscience
    Physics

    Discover our study tracks videos

  • Join ISTA

    • Fully-funded PhD & intern positions
    • Interdisciplinary program
    • Cutting-edge research
    • BSc & MSc students eligible to apply
    • English-taught program
    • International community
    • Modern facilities
    • Support & development services

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    Why ISTA

ISTA GRADUATE program

Our program uniquely fosters, excites and educates students through broad, curiosity-driven research.

Our PhD students’ and faculty’s dedication to excellence and innovation shapes the future of science.

FOUNDING PRINCIPLES

  • Unparalleled Research
  • Pioneers of Science as Faculty
  • Student-Centered Approach
  • Interdisciplinary Program

Get to know our research groups

Curiosity-driven
Research

Meet our PhD Students

Silvia Jamrichova

Neuroscience

Join ISTA – Apply now for the PhD program

Get to know Roksolana Kobylinska and Lukas Lindorfer, current PhD students at ISTA.

Find out how their first-year rotations at ISTA helped them figure out their research focus.

Their stories give you a sneak peek into how ISTA’s PhD program can guide you in discovering your own exciting research questions.

Virtual Student Open Day – 16 November

Missed our Virtual Student Open Day on 16 November ? No problem!

You can still catch up on the recording from our previous event on 2 February, 2023, available on ISTA’s Youtube channel.

Stay tuned as we will soon make the recording from 16 November available too.

Keep an eye out for updates on future events!

 

The ISTernship Research Experience

Three ISTerns share their unique experience at ISTA.

Join the ISTernship summer program and gain hands-on experience working on cutting-edge research projects!

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Virtual Campus Tour available

Watch the video to get an idea of what it is like to do research at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria – ISTA.