Applications are currently being accepted for the AITHYRA PhD Scholarship 2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About AITHYRA PhD Scholarship
AITHYRA PhD Scholarship 2027 offers fully funded PhD positions in Vienna at the intersection of machine learning, experimental biology, chemistry, and medicine, supporting doctoral research and structured training. AITHYRA is the Research Institute for Biomedical Artificial Intelligence of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, building an AI-native research environment in partnership with TU Wien, the Medical University of Vienna, and the University of Vienna to support interdisciplinary doctoral training.
Benefits of AITHYRA PhD Scholarship
- A minimum gross monthly salary of EUR 2,832.10, paid 14 times per year, in line with FWF recommendations.
- Full insurance coverage, including health, accident, and retirement insurance.
- Health-care services and subsidized lunch.
- Full access to state-of-the-art research technologies.
- A dynamic, international, and highly multidisciplinary research environment.
- Social, cultural, and sports activities organized through the institute community.
- Supervision by leading scientists and support from the AITHYRA faculty.
AITHYRA PhD Scholarship Requirements
- Hold, or expect to hold by September 2027, a Master’s degree or 4-years Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computational biology, bioengineering, engineering, physics, statistics, mathematics, medicine, biology, chemistry, or a related scientific or technical field.
- Have a strong foundation in either a quantitative/computational discipline or a life-science discipline.
- Demonstrate motivation to work at the intersection of AI and life sciences.
- Show the ability and enthusiasm to contribute to collaborative, interdisciplinary research.
- Be interested in developing skills in computational modelling, experimental research, or both.
- Meet the formal admission requirements of the relevant partner university.
Application Date and Process
- Visit the Official Application Website: Go to the AITHYRA PhD application portal to explore the available PhD opportunities and application details.
- Review the Eligibility Criteria: Check the academic qualifications, research background, and other requirements to make sure you are eligible for the programme.
- Choose Your Research Area: Review the available research opportunities and select a position that matches your academic background and research interests.
- Prepare Your Application Documents: Gather the required documents, such as your CV, academic transcripts, degree certificates, motivation letter, and any other materials requested in the official application instructions.
- Complete the Online Application: Fill out the application form carefully and upload all required documents through the official portal.
- Submit Before the Deadline: Review your application to ensure all information is correct and submit it before the stated deadline.
- Check for Updates: Monitor your email regularly for application updates, interview invitations, or additional instructions from the AITHYRA recruitment team.
Application Deadline
01 November, 2026
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