"No Application fees" Apply for Fully-Funded PhD Scholarships at IST Austria for Nigerians

"Move in With Family": Austria Invites Nigerians to Apply For Fully-Funded Scholarship. 

This is to inform the general public that, the ISTA is now accepting applications from suitable qualified candidates for the 2024-2025. See the eligibility criteria, application deadline, and how to apply below

Eligibility Criteria

ISTA invites applicants from diverse academic backgrounds with Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

Encourages candidates with degrees in Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Data Science, Scientific Computing, Astronomy, and Earth Science to apply.

Application Deadline

Deadline for application submission: January 8, 2024, by 15:00 CET.

Reference letters submission deadline: January 14, 2024, by 23:59 CET.

How to Apply

Create an online account to track your application.

Applications and documents must be submitted through the ISTA system.

Use a desktop computer and a compatible web browser for filling out the form.

Required Application Materials

• CV
• Statement of Purpose (SoP)
• University transcripts and diplomas
• Contact information of 3 referees

See Also: Target’s Scholarship Program, 2024 - 2025 - Apply Now

Selection Criteria

• Undergraduate performance
• Reference letters
• Statement of purpose
• Additional field-specific skills
• Transferable skills (e.g., communication, teamwork)

Diversity factors (e.g., women in computer science/math/physics, applicants switching fields)

Application and Selection Timeline

October 2023: Call for the 2024 PhD program opens.

February: First review process completion.

Beginning of March: Candidates notified of their status.

March/April: Shortlisted candidates invited for interviews.

April: Offer letters sent; candidates must respond by April 30.

Program starts uniformly on September 15.

Admissions Process Clarification

No legalization required before admission for successful applicants, according to @Cherrychristie2, a global mobility and migration expert.