Scholarship
IST International PhD Scholarship
A fully funded PhD program in the natural and mathematical sciences. All students receive a contract and full social security coverage.
About this scholarship
IST International PhD Scholarship is offered by Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) at phd level. The award is valued at Full salary according to FWF rates, provided as full ride support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full salary according to FWF rates. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. Eligible study areas include Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Applicants with a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-01-08. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Fields of study
Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)
- Award
- Full salary according to FWF rates
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Fields of study
- Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-01-08
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20