Medical University of Vienna International PhD Scholarship
The Medical University of Vienna (MedUni Wien) is one of Europe's largest and most prestigious medical schools and a leading biomedical research centre, running structured doctoral and PhD programmes across molecular biology, clinical research, neuroscience, and the medical sciences. Many of its doctoral tracks come with funded positions — a research salary or stipend tied to a project and supervisor — and the university participates in international PhD schools and graduate programmes taught in English. For Sri Lankan graduates with a strong life-sciences or medical background and genuine research ambition, MedUni Vienna offers a route into world-class, often funded doctoral research in Europe. Funding is competitive and tied to specific projects, so availability varies. Confirm the current PhD programmes, funded-position openings, eligibility, supervisor availability, and deadlines with MedUni Vienna before applying.
Doctoral programme calls open periodically by project — confirm current funded openings and deadlines with MedUni Vienna
Medical University of Vienna
University-funded
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Value
Funded Doctoral Position (where available)
Level
PhD / Doctoral
Focus
Biomedical & Clinical Research
info How this award actually works
Who awards it
Medical University of Vienna — not Lanka Scholar. We are not the awarding body and cannot grant, reserve or guarantee this award.
How you are considered
Through your admission application. Awards like this are usually assessed automatically from the application you already submit — there is typically no separate scholarship form to fill in.
What it covers
Funded doctoral positions and PhD programme places in biomedical and clinical research. This is a reduction in tuition, not a full ride. You still fund the remainder, plus living costs and the balance your visa requires you to show.
Where we come in
We make the admission application strong enough to be competitive — course choice, documents, references and deadlines. The funder makes the decision.
fact_check Eligibility Criteria
Strong Research Background
A strong Master's (or equivalent) in a relevant life-sciences or medical field is expected, along with research aptitude and a clear interest area.
Admission and Project Fit
You must be admitted to a MedUni Vienna doctoral programme; funded positions are tied to specific projects and supervisors, so fit is essential.
International Applicant
Open to international applicants, including Sri Lankan graduates with recognised qualifications and relevant research experience.
English Proficiency
PhD programmes and research are conducted in English; IELTS/TOEFL evidence is expected. Sri Lankan English-medium graduates can usually meet this readily.
account_tree Application Process
Identify a programme and project
Explore MedUni Vienna's doctoral programmes and open funded positions, and contact potential supervisors where appropriate.
Apply to the doctoral programme
Submit your application with transcripts, certificates, CV, a research statement or motivation letter, references, and English evidence.
Selection and funding confirmation
Shortlisted candidates are assessed (often by interview). Successful applicants confirm any funded-position terms tied to their project.
Apply for the Austrian residence permit
With your admission and funding/proof of funds, apply for the Austrian student/researcher residence permit before travelling to Vienna.
Why the Medical University of Vienna?
MedUni Vienna is one of Europe's leading medical universities and research centres, with structured, often funded doctoral programmes in English. For research-minded Sri Lankan life-sciences and medical graduates, it is a top-tier route into European biomedical research.
Leading
European Medical School
PhD
Structured Doctoral Programmes
Research
Biomedical & Clinical
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