Applicants worldwide, including Ugandans, need a relevant bachelor\'s or master\'s degree and strong academic and research potential. English application materials are required. Admission considers academic preparation, research fit, references and transferable skills.

ISTA offers interdisciplinary doctoral training across science, mathematics and computing. Students develop research directions within its international graduate-school community.

Benefits
An employment contract and continued funding for students making reasonable academic progress, research supervision, graduate training and institutional research facilities.

Requirements
CV, statement of purpose, academic transcripts in their original language and English, and references addressing research and analytical abilities. Supply other degree documentation requested by the portal.

How to apply
Apply through the graduate-school portal when the announced late-October 2026 application window opens. Submit before 14:59 CET on 8 January 2027 and arrange references by the specified reference deadline.