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ISTA Fellow Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026
A fully funded postdoctoral fellowship at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) supporting early career researchers to lead their own project. Fellows receive a two-year contract with a minimum gross salary of 73,500 EUR, a project-specific budget, and access to shared scientific facilities.
Who can apply
Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent by the application deadline, or expect to complete it before the fellowship start date. The program is open to early-career researchers in any scientific discipline represented at ISTA.Perks & benefits
- Full social security coverage
- Project-specific budget for consumables, travel, conference fees, membership fees, and internal services
- Access to shared scientific facilities (scientific computing, imaging and optics, cryo-electron microscopy, nanofabrication, pre-clinical research space, NMR facility)
- On-campus accommodation while searching for permanent housing
- On-site daycare for children from age 3 months
- Visa support through ISTA International Office
- German language courses on campus
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