If you’re a passionate postdoctoral researcher looking to work across different scientific fields, the NOMIS-ISTA Fellowship 2025 could be your perfect next step. Hosted by the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA), this unique fellowship supports global scientists who want to explore bold, interdisciplinary research questions with expert mentorship and generous funding.
What is the NOMIS-ISTA Fellowship?
The NOMIS-ISTA Fellowship allows postdoctoral researchers to propose and carry out a research project that connects two or more scientific disciplines. Each project must be co-supervised by two group leaders from different fields at ISTA (or an external mentor if needed). This fellowship is all about encouraging creativity, flexibility, and collaboration.
What Are the Benefits?
Fellows selected for the program will receive:
- A fully funded three-year research position
- Minimum annual gross salary of €75,586
- Access to state-of-the-art scientific facilities and research funds
- Opportunity for up to three months of research secondment per year
- Dual mentorship to develop strong interdisciplinary research skills
- Optional teaching experience at ISTA
- Support for career development, leadership training, and scientific integrity
- Entry into ISTA and the NOMIS Foundation’s international networks.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible:
- Applicants must have earned their PhD by the time of recruitment (within 8 months of the deadline) and preferably already have postdoctoral or interdisciplinary experience.
- Exceptional candidates without postdoc experience may also be considered.
- Applicants must not have worked at ISTA before June 13, 2024.
- If selected, the fellowship must start within six months of being notified.
- Shortlisted candidates must be available for a remote interview 8–10 weeks after the application deadline.
Apply: https://ista.ac.at/en/education/postdocs/nomis-ista-fellowship/
The last date to apply for the NOMIS-ISTA Fellowship 2025 is September 18, 2025.