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40 phd Scholarships university of vennia Austria

The University of Vienna invites applications for at least 40 fully funded, 4-year doctoral positions in the social sciences, humanities and cultural studies.

We are actively seeking international talent committed to cutting-edge research who wish to join a doctoral programme at the University of Vienna. A broad pool of eligible supervisors across multiple SSH doctoral schools and faculties allows applicants to identify the best possible academic fit for their proposed project within one of Europe’s largest research environments.

The University of Vienna offers first-class supervision, vibrant research networks, and opportunities to network internationally, publish, and grow.

Category	Details
Program Name	Doctoral Recruitment Call 2026 – Social Sciences, Humanities & Cultural Studies (PraeDoc SSH)
Host University	University of Vienna, Austria
Position Type	Fully funded PraeDoc (predoctoral) doctoral employment positions
Number of Positions	At least 40 positions
Contract Duration	4 years
Workload	30 hours per week (employment contract)
Start Date	1 October 2026 (possible early start from July 2026)
Application Period	7 January – 2 March 2026 (deadline 14:00 CET)
Eligibility	Master’s or Diploma degree in relevant field (must be completed by 30 June 2026)
Fields Covered	Social Sciences, Humanities, Cultural Studies
Application Language	English (some schools also accept German)
Supervisor Requirement	No prior supervisor contact required
Salary	Paid employment under Austrian collective agreement (PraeDoc §48 VwGr. B1)
Tuition Fees	No tuition fees (only student union fee applicable)
Selection Process	Academic evaluation, research proposal review, interviews (March–May 2026)
Visa Support	University provides support documents for non-EU applicants