AITHYRA International PhD Call 2026
(all genders)
AITHYRA, the Research Institute for Biomedical Artificial Intelligence, institute of the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Vienna, will open a new call for PhD Students in September 2026.
The AITHYRA PhD call 2026 opens in
Timeline & Process
Call Open
Application Review
Online Panel Interviews
In-person Match-Making Event
(personal Interviews)
PhD Program Start Date
Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility
Can I apply before I receive my degree?
Yes, you do not need to have completed your degree at the time of application. However, you must anticipate obtaining your final degree certificate by the end of September 2027. If your degree certificate is not available at the time of your application, we kindly ask you to upload a copy of your latest academic transcript and a temporary transcript of your current enrolment instead.
Can I apply without scientific publications?
Yes, while publications strengthen your application, it is no requirement. You may include publications that are currently under review.
Do I have to have any specific English language exam qualifications or grades?
No, we do not ask for any specific language exam qualifications or grades. However, the working language at AITHYRA and CeMM is English, so excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required.
Do I need to have my certificates translated into English and authenticated?
No, there is no need to have your certificates translated or authenticated during the online application process. The official translation and authentication of the certificates and degrees is only required at a later stage for registration at the University of Vienna, Medical University of Vienna or the Technical University of Vienna.
I already have a PhD, can I apply?
No, the PhD program only accepts students who are currently enrolled in Master programs or who have recently completed their Master’s degree.
Application
Can I apply by emailing my CV and motivation letter to the PhD program coordinators?
No, you must submit your application through the centralised online application system.
Should I contact a specific group leader with whom I wish to work before applying to the joint AITHYRA PhD Call?
No, please do not contact group leaders directly. Since all candidates are applying to a common pool of positions, it is not possible at the application stage to request to work with a particular Principal Investigator.
PhD program
What courses are provided by the AITHYRA PhD program?
The PhD program is a research-intensive program, which means that most of the time the students are working on their research project with only limited coursework. A 3-week orientation program, lectures and seminar series, as well as short training modules are part of the program.
