Career at the University of Vienna

Doctoral Recruitment Call 2026 — Social Sciences, Humanities & Cultural Studies

Call for Applications: at least 40 Doctoral Positions in the Social Sciences, Humanities & Cultural Studies

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.

Update: The application deadline was 2 March, 14:00 CET.

You can still access your submitted application via the Application Portal.

Please do not inquire about the status of your application. All candidates will be informed of the outcome of the selection process as soon as possible. See the FAQs for general information about the selection process and the timeline.

 

  • What is it about

    Short Facts
    Target group:

    Ambitious candidates with a strong academic track record and a compelling doctoral project idea who wish to pursue their doctorate within one of the participating doctoral schools at the University of Vienna (for a full list, see below)

    Positions:

    At least 40 fully funded Predoctoral positions (4 years, 30h/week, collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1)

    Application period:

    7 January – 2 March 2026, 14:00 CET

    Start of employment:

    1 October 2026 (early start from July possible)

    Application language:

    All doctoral schools accept applications in English. Some doctoral schools additionally accept applications in German.
    Please refer to the doctoral school pages linked below for detailed information on the accepted application languages.

    Application mode:

    central online application (available with call opening)

    More Questions? See our FAQs

Update: The application deadline was 2 March, 14:00 CET.

You can still access your submitted application via the Application Portal.
Please do not inquire about the status of your application. All candidates will be informed of the outcome of the selection process as soon as possible.

Application Portal
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