Call for proposals
The NOMIS Foundation and the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) have launched an interdisciplinary basic research program for exceptional postdoctoral scientists.
The NOMIS-ISTA Fellowship Program provides postdocs with the freedom to work on big unanswered questions and high-risk research at the intersection of two or more scientific disciplines. ISTA offers an enabling and collaborative environment, with dedicated mentorship from world-class, established scientists.
Benefits:
- Cutting-edge and state-of-the-art resources: scientific service units, research and travel funds
- Freedom to explore high-risk concepts: three-year fully funded position
- Open, collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment
- Enabling framework in which to develop interdisciplinary skills; dual mentorship
- Teaching within ISTA encouraged (but not required), aiming to create the most conducive environment for the creation and transfer of knowledge
- Scientific integrity and leadership training, as well as career development support
- Joining ISTA’s and the NOMIS Foundation’s global networks of exceptional, pioneering researchers
Proposals are invited in the following fields: Biology; Neuroscience; Physics; Chemistry; Computer Science; Data Science; Mathematics; Earth Science; Astro sciences; and related disciplines
Application deadline: September 10 (14:00 CEST)
Salary: three-year fully funded position (min. salary 76,986 EUR (gross) annually)
For more information visit: https://ista.ac.at/en/education/postdocs/nomis-ista-fellowship/
If you have questions regarding the program, please do not hesitate to contact us via nomis-fellow@ista.ac.at
ISTA is committed to equality and diversity.
Requirements:
- At the time of recruitment (i.e. within 8 months of the application deadline), applicants must have been awarded their PhD and preferably have acquired their first postdoctoral experience and/or interdisciplinary training. However, the NOMIS Fellowship Selection Panel will also consider exceptionally promising candidates who fall outside the above criteria.
- Applicants will ideally have initial postdoctoral (or significant interdisciplinary) experience. However, the NOMIS selection panel will consider all outstanding candidates.
- Following the initial evaluation round, top-ranked candidates must be available for a remote interview in November 2026.
- If successful, the NOMIS Fellowship must commence within six months of notification.