STEM Call – 40 PhD at University of Vienna 2026 (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open (or will open soon) for the University of Vienna STEM Call 2026 — offering more than 40 fully funded doctoral (PhD) positions in Life Sciences and Natural Sciences. This is a prestigious opportunity to pursue a PhD at one of Europe’s leading research universities in Vienna, Austria. The positions are fully funded through employment contracts, providing a competitive salary according to the university’s collective bargaining agreement, along with benefits.

The call targets highly motivated, outstanding candidates worldwide with a strong academic background who are committed to conducting excellent, internationally visible research. There is no application fee mentioned. Applications are submitted in English via a central online portal. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level — Doctoral (PhD / Predoctoral positions)
• Host Country — Austria
• Host Institution — University of Vienna
• Open to All Nationalities
• Funding Type — Fully funded
• Application Fee — None
• Language of Application — English
• Application Deadline — 27 March 2026, 12:00 CET

What This Opportunity Offers

• A fully funded employment contract as a predoctoral University Assistant (typically 30 hours/week, 75% full-time).
• Competitive gross monthly salary of approx. €2,786–€2,800 (may increase with experience or annual adjustments).
• Full social security coverage (health insurance, accident insurance, pension contributions, unemployment insurance) — all employer-paid for financial and health security.
• Generous paid leave: Around 25 days of annual vacation + public holidays
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities (labs, equipment, libraries, computing resources) at no extra cost.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Hold (or be on track to complete by the employment start date) a relevant diploma or Master’s degree in a subject related to one of the offered Doctoral Schools.
• Demonstrate a strong academic track record and motivation for high-quality, internationally visible research.
• Be ambitious and committed to contributing to excellent research in the selected field.
• No specific age or nationality restrictions — open globally.

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Programs Available:

Eligible fields (Doctoral Schools):

• Chemistry
• Computer Sciences
• Ecology and Evolution
• Pharmaceutical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences
• Physics

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How to Apply:

1. Confirm Eligibility — Ensure you will complete your relevant Master’s or diploma degree by the position start date.
2. Select Your Doctoral School — Choose one of the fields listed above that matches your research interest.
3. Browse Open Positions — Visit the official links for each Doctoral School to view specific open positions, supervisors, and project details (available when the call opens on 2 March 2026).
4. Prepare Application — Note the exact Doctoral School and supervisor for your chosen position(s).
5. Create Account & Submit — Set up a u:account (University of Vienna account), then apply through the central online application portal.
6. Follow Guidelines — Refer to the official User Guide for document requirements, uploads, and submission instructions.

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