The ISTernship is a summer internship program at IST Austria which offers research opportunities to outstanding undergraduate students interested in biology, computer science, data science, physics, mathematics. neuroscience and interdisciplinary areas.

Benefits  

• Monthly compensation
• Access to affordable health insurance
• Allowance for travel costs
• Subsidized housing
• On campus housing available
• Free access to the IST Austria shuttle bus with hourly service to Vienna

ISTernship Program Information

• Successful applicants receive assistance with travel and visa arrangements.
• Each successful candidate receives compensation to assist with the cost of living in Austria and travel to and from Austria.

Eligibility 

• Candidates must be enrolled Bachelor- or Master of Science students in good standing at a degree granting institution. They must have completed at least the fourth semester of their bachelor’s studies (before the respective start date).
• All students, regardless of nationality or country of residence, are eligible to apply.

Required Documents 

Applicants are required to upload the following documents to the application portal:

• CV
• Statement of purpose
• University transcripts and diplomas of all degree programs and all years you have attended and/or are currently enrolled in (we recommend to submit these in the original language as well as in English)
• Contact information of 1 or 2 referees

ISTernship Events

There are a number of events either specifically organized for ISTerns or open to ISTerns aimed at making their time at IST Austria as valuable as possible.

• Weekly presentations providing short overviews of the research conducted in groups at IST Austria given by the relevant professors or their Postdocs.
• Invitation to the annual IST Austria barbeque (June).
• Annual poster session in which ISTerns prepare a poster detailing their research project at IST Austria (August).

Duration: 8–12 weeks between May 15 and September 15. Exact dates and length are decided together with the supervisor.

The Application Deadline is to be submitted by February 15.