Application process

There are two ways to apply for positions in DoSChem

Questions regarding the application process: phdcareers@univie.ac.at

1. DoSChem pooled calls

The Vienna Doctoral School in Chemistry (DoSChem) launches once a year a pooled spring call and offers doctoral training at the University of Vienna across all areas of chemistry.

The STEM call is closed. 

We don’t provide any individual information on your status within our application process. All your submitted paperwork is forwarded on time to the advertising Professors of your preference and currently being reviewed. Please find the timeline below.

If invited to the interview, you will be directly contacted by our Professors via email provided within your application paperwork.

 

Timeline overview table (approx.)

  • Application opens: 02.03.26
  • Application closes: 27.03.26 12:00 CET
  • Pre-selection meetings: March-April
  • Student Interview Days: March-May, project-dependent
  • Final selection meetings: project-dependent
  • Offers sent out: by mid of June
  • Offer need to be accepted: end of June
  • Start of 2026 cohort: summer/fall 2026

 

Important Notice Regarding the Application Process

The application period opens on March 2nd.

Please submit your application only after the call has officially started.

Applications submitted before the opening date or sent directly via email to individual PIs will not be considered.

2. Open postions

Open positions can be filled during the year, independently of the DoSChem call.

If available, open position will be posted here.

If you have been admitted to DoSChem via the spring call no further action is required to be part of DoSChem.

If you have been recruited independently from the spring call, please contact dos.chem@univie.ac.at to receive the documents to get admitted to DoSChem.

NOTE:

The University of Vienna has a very strong, institutionalised gender equality policy and within this framework DoSChem strives to strengthen the career development of female scientists at all qualifications levels and to support compatibility between family and work/ training.

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