The Vienna Doctoral School in Chemistry (DosChem) offers doctoral training at the University of Vienna across all areas of chemistry.

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

Eligibility criteria

• Early-Stage Researchers (ESRs): DoSChem is open to all early stage researchers of any nationality, who have not yet been awarded a doctoral degree in chemical sciences. The applicant needs to hold a master‘s degree or its equivalent in Chemistry or in another relevant discipline that qualifies the applicant to embark on a doctorate. All applicants shall complete their master's degree before the anticipated position appointment.  At the time point of the application: you are eligible to apply while you are still finishing your MA studies and don’t hold your final certificate yet.
  
• The degree certificate must be available before being accepted into the doctoral program.
• The DoSChem program language is English; therefore, written and oral English proficiency is expected and essential. Formal proof of competence in English is not required, unless it is specified in the description of PhD position. If invited for interviews the DoSChem selection committee will evaluate the applicant’s English skills.

Online application

Only online applications will be considered; applications sent by email will not be accepted.

 Create a u:account and then proceed via the “Apply” to submit your application.

Please submit only ONE APPLICATION where you can specify up to 2 Chemistry projects. Multiple applications will be not considered! If you don't have any specific project-related scientific questions, please do not contact supervisors for the application related matters.

Explain why do you apply to DoSChem addressing your motivation and qualifications. Clearly indicate your desired research area and provide a prioritized list of DoSChem principal investigators (choices 1-2 for job description posted).

FAQ and how to apply: https://careers.univie.ac.at/en/praedoc/stem-call/faqs-to-the-stem-call

Selection process

Based on academic performance and research experience, scientific fit and motivation to apply to the DoSChem program, our selection committee will carefully evaluate the quality of your application. Thus, a first round of selection will be made based on the submitted documents. This stage of the selection process will be completed within 2-4 weeks after the application deadline.

For the second stage of the application process (‘matching session’) candidates are invited for online interviews (10-15min). For this purpose, candidates are asked to prepare short summary talks (5 min) of their Master thesis. Small PI panels (2-3), reflecting the areas of interest indicated by the applicant, will hold interviews. Based on this, matching PI and students are determined.

Candidates shortlisted for the final selection will be invited to detailed interviews held by their matching PI and colleagues (15-20 min).

Successful candidates will be informed between April and June, subject to the respective position’s start date and are expected to accept their position within 2 weeks of their notification.

Members of the new DoSChem cohort should start their doctoral projects in Vienna between summer and winter of the selection year. However, under certain circumstances, exceptions for later starting dates can be made after personal consultation. DoSChem values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

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.

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.

For Info about the Eligibility regarding you PhD Admission in Chemistry see website of the Center for Doctoral Studies.

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

If you have any questions about the DoSChem program and/ or the application and recruiting process please contact: Elena Rastew  (dos.chem@univie.ac.at)