Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)
Klosterneuburg, Austria
- 2006
- Founded
- #3 Nature Index Normalized
- Global Rank
- Not listed
- Total Students
- Not listed
- International Students
- 11
- Programs
About Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)
The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a world-class, English-language postgraduate research institution dedicated to cutting-edge basic research and elite doctoral education. Established in 2006 by the Austrian Federal Government and the Government of Lower Austria, ISTA operates on the principle of curiosity-driven, interdisciplinary science. Ranked among the top institutions globally in scientific impact (ranking #3 globally in the Nature Index normalized ranking), ISTA brings together over 85 world-renowned research groups in biology, chemistry, computer science, data science, mathematics, neuroscience, and physics. All doctoral researchers are fully employed on 5-year contracts with internationally competitive salaries, zero tuition fees, full social security coverage, and access to centralized world-class scientific facilities.
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Klosterneuburg, Austria
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