Outstanding bachelor’s and master’s students can join IST Austria in the ISTernship program. Students who are interested in basic research in the fields of biology, computer science, data science & scientific computing, mathematics, physics, neuroscience, chemistry & materials, and interdisciplinary areas, are encouraged to apply. The call is now open. A list of participating professors and further information on their research can be found here.
The call for the 2022 ISTernship program is now open. The deadline for applications is February 15, 2022.
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The ISTernship (“IST-” + “(int)ernship“) is a summer internship program for bachelor’s and master’s students who are looking to expand their scientific research experience. Every summer since 2013, roughly 30-40 students join the ISTernship program and work closely with our faculty or a lab member on a short research project.
As part of the application, prospective interns choose a group to work in, and successful applicants agree on a research project with the group leader.
Upon arrival, ISTerns receive an introduction to research at IST Austria as well as an introduction to the IST Austria Graduate School. The program culminates with a research symposium, where ISTerns present their work to peers, faculty and lab mentors.
Internships are full-time and will be conducted exclusively in English.
For more information and frequently asked questions, see the ISTernship FAQ.
Candidates must be enrolled Bachelor- or Master of Science students (or similar) in good standing at a degree granting institution. They must have completed at least the fourth semester of their bachelor’s studies (before the respective start date). Students accepted to or enrolled in a PhD program are not eligible to apply.
2-3 months between May 15 and September 15. Exact dates and length are decided together with the supervisor.
The 2022 call is now open until February 15, 2022.
For more detailed information about the application, see the ISTernship FAQ.
We ask you to upload the following documents to the application portal:
Successful applicants receive assistance with travel and visa arrangements.
Each successful candidate receives compensation to assist with the cost of living in Austria and travel to and from Austria.
ISTerns receive a monthly compensation. The ISTernship program is developed in cooperation with the OeAD, the Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research.
The OeAD handles the scholarship payments for a period of up to 3 months between May 15 and September 15.
Successful applicants receive assistance with travel and visa arrangements.
Austria has a statutory social security system; this means that you will have access to health insurance as soon as you start your ISTernship program at IST Austria.
More about Health.
You can choose to live on campus in the IST Austria – owned and –operated apartments. This is a great way to connect with the campus community outside of labs and classrooms.
Single students as well as couples/families are welcome to stay in one of our over 100 residences.
More about Housing at IST Austria.
