Doctoral Recruitment Call 2026 — Social Sciences, Humanities & Cultural Studies, Application Deadline- 2 March 2026

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.

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.