Students will be hired by the research institute where their supervisor is based with a full-employment contract.
The salaries offered to VBC students are comparable to other PhD Programmes in Europe, around 33.971 euros (gross) per year which is subject to tax. The salary can vary slightly depending on the institute.
Vienna is not an expensive city to live in. Students can live comfortably – many even save money – during their time at the VBC.
(Please check with your respective institute as some benefits may be institute specific)