Are you an ambitious postdoctoral researcher who thrives at the intersection of disciplines? The NOMIS‑ISTA Fellowship, hosted by the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) and the NOMIS Foundation, empowers visionary scholars to pursue bold, high-impact research in Austria—where your ideas are shaped by dual mentorship and world-leading facilities.↚
Ignite Interdisciplinary Discovery: NOMIS‑ISTA Fellowship 2025
Details
- The fellowship is fully funded for three years, offering a unique postdoctoral position in Klosterneuburg (near Vienna), Austria.
- Each year, two fellowships are awarded through a competitive two-stage selection process, including an interview.
- Research projects span ISTA’s diverse fields: Biology, Neuroscience, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Earth Science, Astronomy, and interdisciplinary areas.
- Candidates may propose an external secondary supervisor if ISTA expertise doesn’t fully match the proposed project.
Eligibility Criteria
- You must have completed—or be close to completing—a PhD at the time of application (defense within 8 months accepted).
- Your project must be interdisciplinary, co-supervised by one internal ISTA mentor and one external or internal secondary mentor.
- All nationalities are eligible, and prior ISTA employment (before June 2024) disqualifies applicants.
- Excellent research creativity and ambition are essential.
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Benefits
- Competitive gross annual salary of approximately €75,586 for three years, with benefits and social security.
- Annual research budget of €10,000 for travel, equipment, and conferences.
- Access to ISTA’s state-of-the-art facilities, scientific leadership training, and dual mentorship structure.
- A vibrant, collaborative community with freedom to pursue high-risk, innovative research.
- Membership in the global NOMIS and ISTA research network.
Why You Should Apply
The NOMIS‑ISTA Fellowship offers a rare combination of generous funding, mentorship from two different disciplines, and the freedom to take intellectual risks within a world-class research environment. If you’re eager to push scientific boundaries and build a visionary research trajectory, this is the ideal launching platform.
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How to Apply
- Submit your application via the official ISTA nomination portal before 18 September 2025 at 14:00 CEST.
- Prepare and upload these documents:
A compelling interdisciplinary research proposal aligned with ISTA’s capabilities
Updated CV
Summary of your project and academic motivation
Ethics Self‑Assessment Form (if applicable)
Letters of support confirming commitments from your co-supervisors
Summary of your project and academic motivation
Ethics Self‑Assessment Form (if applicable)
Letters of support confirming commitments from your co-supervisors
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a remote interview approximately 8–10 weeks after the deadline. Successful applicants must be ready to commence within six months of notification.