15–20 Fully Funded PhD Fellowships in AI/ML, Molecular Technologies & Systems Medicine
Join AITHYRA & CeMM’s prestigious international PhD program at the intersection of life sciences and artificial intelligence.
About the Fellowship
The AITHYRA-CeMM International PhD Program offers 15–20 fully funded positions starting January 2026 in Vienna, Austria. This unique program unites life sciences and artificial intelligence, enabling researchers to address real-world biomedical challenges.
Why Join This Program?
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Interdisciplinary Research: Work at the interface of AI/ML, molecular biology, and medicine.
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Prestigious Institutions: AITHYRA and CeMM are part of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, supported by the Medical University of Vienna and the Technical University of Vienna.
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Global Community: Collaborate with top scientists and an international peer group in a culturally vibrant European city.
Research Areas
The program focuses on:
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Infection & immunity
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Cancer
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Neurodegenerative disorders
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Network medicine
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Patient-derived organoids
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Bioengineering & aging research
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Integration of multimodal biological data
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Development of deep learning, large language models, and graph-based biological network methods
Program Benefits
| Benefit | Details |
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| Duration | 4 years |
| Funding | Covers salary, research costs, university fees, and travel |
| Degree Awarded By | Medical University of Vienna or Technical University of Vienna |
| Supervision | By top scientists with faculty-wide support |
| Facilities | State-of-the-art technologies and fully equipped labs |
| Insurance | Health, accident, and retirement coverage |
| Extras | Health services, cafeteria, social & cultural activities |
Eligibility Criteria
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Education: Final degree (by Jan 2026) in medicine, biology, chemistry, bioinformatics, computer science, engineering, physics, statistics, mathematics, or related. Minimum requirement: four-year bachelor’s degree with honours.
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Skills: Strong interest in AI/ML in life sciences, deep learning, computational biology, or wet lab experience.
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Language: Fluent English (written & verbal).
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Profile: Early-stage researcher with publication record and research integrity.
Host Institutions
AITHYRA – Pioneers AI integration across biomedical research, focusing on cancer, immunology, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative disorders.
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CeMM – Advances molecular medicine for precision healthcare, with expertise in immune disorders, infections, cancer, metabolic diseases, and aging.
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Application Details
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Deadline: 10 September 2025
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Apply Online: https://apply.cemm.at/
Official Link:
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