🧠 Launch Your Neuroscience Career: 20 Fully Funded PhD Fellowships in Austria
Join a world-class research network studying brain circuits in health and disease
Calling future neuroscience leaders! The Excellent Brains PhD Program invites outstanding graduates worldwide to apply for 20 fully funded doctoral positions in Austria. Funded by the prestigious Austrian Science Fund (FWF), this competitive program immerses you in cutting-edge research on GABAergic brain cells—key players in conditions like autism, epilepsy, and schizophrenia.
Details:
- Fully Funded
- Austria Universities
- Fellowship, PhD
- Neuroscience
- International Students
- Austria
- 07/10/2025
🌟 Why Choose Excellent Brains?
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🔬 Elite Research Network: Work across 5 top Austrian institutions:
• Medical University of Vienna
• University of Vienna
• Medical University of Innsbruck
• ISTA
• IMBA -
💶 Full Financial Support: 4-year funding covering salary, research costs, and relocation
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🌐 Interdisciplinary Training: Master clinical neurobiology, data science, and AI applications
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🤝 Career Development: Workshops, journal clubs, and mentorship from global experts
✅ Who Should Apply?
You’re ideal if you:
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Hold/have a Master’s degree (by Oct 31, 2025) in:
Neuroscience • Biology • Medicine • Psychology • Genetics
(or related fields like CS/AI/Physics with neuroscience interest) -
Possess research experience
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Can provide 2 academic references (including Master’s supervisor)
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Have strong English fluency (no certificate required)
📝 How to Apply (3 Key Steps)
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Explore Key Researchers: Browse labs and select ≤ 3 mentors
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Prepare Documents:
• CV • Academic transcripts/diploma (English translation if needed)
• Research summary (optional but recommended) -
Submit Online: Application Portal
(Referees must upload letters separately by deadline)
⏰ Deadline Alert
July 10, 2025
Late applications not considered
💡 Program Perks
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Lab rotations across partner institutions
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Frontier facilities: Access to advanced imaging, genomics & computing
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Relocation support for international candidates
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Publish in top journals with expert co-authors
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