University of Vienna
University of Vienna Doctoral Recruitment Call
The University of Vienna Doctoral Recruitment Call is a fully-funded scholarship from University of Vienna for PhD pursuing any field in Austria. Deadline: Annual call; the 2026 round ran 7 January to 2 March 2026, 14:00 CET.
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Degree levels
- PhD
- Where
- Austria
- Funded by
- university
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Fully funded four-year predoctoral position at 30h/week per the Austrian collective agreement; gross salary around EUR 2,786/month, 14 payments per year
- Deadline
- Annual call; the 2026 round ran 7 January to 2 March 2026, 14:00 CET
- Host countries
- Austria
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Open worldwide; international candidates welcome Academic qualifications You need to have completed a diploma or Master's degree by the time the employment starts. You do not have to hold the degree on the application date, but it must be finished before you begin the contract. Field and project fit Your degree and your proposed dissertation should fit the focus of one of the participating doctoral schools. A strong research interest and a clear, well-defined doctoral project idea are central to the application, since you apply against the themes of a specific school.
Scholarship Benefits
- A four-year predoctoral employment contract at the University of Vienna
- A part-time appointment of 30 hours per week
- A gross monthly salary of around EUR 2,786 under the Austrian collective agreement (§48 VwGr. B1)
- 14 salary payments per year, the standard Austrian arrangement that includes holiday and Christmas payments
- Full social security and the benefits that come with Austrian employment
- A place in a structured doctoral school with supervision and a research community
Important Dates & Deadlines
Annual call; the 2026 round ran 7 January to 2 March 2026, 14:00 CET
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.