Have you recently witnessed an extraordinary scientific breakthrough led by a postdoc here at ISTA?
Now’s your chance to make their talent shine!
Nominate an exceptional ISTA postdoc whose research has made a remarkable impact — and help us celebrate the vital role postdocs play in driving innovation and discovery!
💶 Prize: 3,500 euros (pre-tax)
🎉 Celebration: The awardee will be honored during a special Institute Colloquium on 21 September 2026, as part of Postdoc Appreciation Week!
🗓 Deadline for nominations: June 30, 2026
📩 Send your nominations to: ia_postdoc@ista.ac.at
Rules for nominations:
- The nominated research must have been conducted while the candidate was employed as a postdoc at ISTA and should not have been published more than 12 months before the nomination deadline.
- Each nomination must include a letter (≤2 pages) by at least one ISTA PI, explaining why the research is exceptional — placing it within the context of the field and clarifying the postdoc’s specific contribution if it was a collaborative project. Postdocs are encouraged to discuss potential nominations with their PIs.
Required materials:
- 📝 Nomination letter (max. 2 pages)
- 📚 CV of the nominee (max. 4 pages), highlighting the nominated work
- 📎 (Optional) Supporting materials — patents, grants, or public highlights related to the nominated work (max. 2 pages)
If someone came to mind while reading this, don’t wait — that’s the postdoc we’re looking for!
Submit your nomination to ia_postdoc@ista.ac.at and help celebrate the incredible achievements of our ISTA postdocs! 🚀