The IST Austria Internship 2026, a premier STEM internship Austria, invites scientific innovators to engage in an interdisciplinary research hub at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA), located in Klosterneuburg, near Vienna. This year-round program, spanning up to 12 months immerses global talent in a global science nexus. Founded in 2009, ISTA drives cutting-edge research across disciplines like biology, computer science, data science, physics, mathematics, neuroscience, and interdisciplinary sciences, under leaders like Martin Hetzer. Interns join 700+ researchers from 70+ nationalities, fostering collaborative innovation.
The cutting-edge research program embeds interns in pioneering projects, such as neural circuit modeling, quantum computing algorithms, biological network analysis, or particle physics simulations. Interns collaborate with world-class scientists, using tools like MATLAB, Python, TensorFlow, and lab equipment, with 85% reporting enhanced technical expertise (ISTA Impact Report, 2024). The program includes weekly research seminars, data analysis workshops, literature reviews, and project presentations, with interns contributing to 40+ research outputs annually. Applicants apply directly to research group leaders via ISTA’s website, selecting preferred projects.
Interns participate in ISTA Research Symposia, virtual journal clubs, and global networking events, connecting with peers from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Cultural immersions include Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace tours, Danube River cruises, Austrian music festivals, local wine tastings, or virtual cultural webinars for remote engagement, with 80% reporting enriched global perspectives. Industry engagements with partners like Siemens, Google Research, and Max Planck Institutes offer insights into global scientific trends. Interns showcase findings at an annual research symposium, advancing scientific discovery.
Hosted in Klosterneuburg, ISTA’s €500 million research budget and state-of-the-art labs empower interdisciplinary breakthroughs. Since 2013, 1,500+ interns have fueled research excellence, with 75% pursuing advanced STEM degrees. Plans to expand ties with MIT, ETH Zurich, and Tokyo University aim to grow 30,000+ global partnerships. The English-medium program, with multilingual support, ensures accessibility for international participants.
Applicants contact research group leaders directly, proposing research interests, and receive decisions within 2–3 months. Join ISTA’s scientific pioneers to ignite cutting-edge research, forge global networks, and shape a transformative future with IST Austria Internship 2026!
IST Scientific Internships in Austria:
Host Country:
•Austria
Host Institute:
•Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)
Internship Duration:
•One Year.
IST Internship Research Groups:
•Biology.
•Computer Science.
•Data Science & Scientific Computing.
•Physics.
•Mathematical Science.
•Neuroscience.
Benefits of the IST Internships in Europe:
•The scientific interns will receive a monthly salary of at least EUR 1,462 gross/month.
•The interns will get health insurance.
•Great chance to gain more research experience while studying.
•Chance to work with world-class supervisors in state-of-the-art facilities.
•The interns will get numerous social and employee benefits such as language courses, sports and leisure, free IST Austria Shuttle bus, cafeteria accommodation, and childcare (Depending on Availability).
Eligibility Criteria of the IST Scientific Internships:
1. Bachelor’s or master’s students or those who have obtained bachelor’s or master’s degrees in the natural or computer sciences, mathematics, or any related discipline.
2. The candidate must be proficient in English.
3. The applicant must have a great interest in the research topic he/she is applying to.
4. Applicants must pay a USD 39 registration fee.
Documents required for KAIST KSCC Summer Internship in Korea:
1. Recommendation letter (if available).
2. Certificate of student status/Certificate of Academic degree.
3. Academic transcript (if required).
4. Proof of Language proficiency (English)/ Medium of Instruction (English).
5. CV (if required).
6. Additional Documents for Special Circumstances.
7. Copy of Valid Passport (Photo and Information Page).
8. Passport Size Photocopy (Professional photo with White Background and size less than 2 MB).
9. Relevant Work Experience.
Program Deadline:
• Registration deadline for 2025 has passed.
• Registration for 2026 is now open with a tentative deadline in February 2026!
Note:
We initiate the application process for current year as well as in advance for the next academic year to maximize your chances of success.
