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Join the event here: https://openday.ista.ac.at/ 🏛️ ISTA Are you a Bachelor or Master student in science? 🌐 Check out ISTA, a growing cross-disciplinary research institution that combines basic science research with graduate education. 🎓 Fully-Funded Opportunities ISTA offers fully-funded internships and PhD positions for BSc and MSc students in Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry & Materials, Data Science & Scientific Computing, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Physics, Astronomy and Earth Science in a world-class research environment. 🏢 World-Class Infrastructure ISTA provides excellent infrastructure, an English-speaking, internationally diverse community, and proximity to Vienna. 🏅 Top Rankings In 2019, ISTA was ranked #3 in the world-wide Nature Index ranking (normalized). In 2018, ISTA was ranked within the top ten of Nature Index Rising Stars “Top 30 academic institutions under 30” list. 💼 PhD Benefits All PhD students are offered 5-year employment contracts, they receive internationally competitive salaries, and full social security coverage. There is also financial support for students for attending scientific conferences and workshops. 📅 Application Deadlines The application deadline is January 8, 2025 for a Ph.D. start date in September 2025. For the summer fellowship - ISTernship program, the application deadline is February 5, 2025. 💻 Virtual Student Open Day The Virtual Open Day is a great opportunity to explore our programs and campus virtually, wherever you are. The program includes a range of live sessions from the Graduate School Office, academics and students. You can find out about the PhD program, the ISTA research experience, the support services, the ISTA campus, and much more by attending one of the talks. 🗓️ PROGRAM Here are our live sessions. 📍 General session - Introduction to ISTA and the Graduate School, 1:00 pm-2:00 pm, Central European Time (CET) – Vienna Hosted by Maria Trofimova, Head of the Graduate School Office, with welcome by Eva Benkova, Dean of the Graduate School and Gasper Tkacik, Deputy to the Dean. 🧑💻 Presentation of ISTA Study Tracks Computer Science - 🕒 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm, CET Vienna time Physics - 🕒 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm, CET Vienna time Mathematics - 🕒 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm, CET Vienna time Neuroscience - 🕒 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm, CET Vienna time Chemistry & Materials - 🕒 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm, CET Vienna time Data Science & Scientific Computing - 🕒 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm, CET Vienna time Biology - 🕒 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm, CET Vienna time
- 👩🔬 Meet inspiring researchers: This is your chance to connect directly with world-class scientists and explore the groundbreaking research happening at ISTA. Ask your questions, hear their stories, and see if ISTA is the right fit for your scientific journey.
- 💼 Fully Funded PhD and internships with incredible support: Discover how ISTA’s fully funded PhD and internship programs not only cover your studies but offer an amazing support system—from mentorship to career development, all aimed at helping you grow as a researcher.
- 🌍 Join a global community: Get a feel for ISTA’s diverse and welcoming community by chatting with current students and learning what makes ISTA such a unique place to study, live, and thrive. You’ll see why people from all over the world choose to call ISTA home!
Speakers
- Eva Benkova, Dean of the Graduate School
- Gasper Tkacik, Deputy to the Dean
- Maria Trofimova, Head of the Graduate School Office