Mission Statement

This doctoral programme intends to provide an internationally competitive scientific training of doctoral students in innovative pharmaceutical, nutritional and sport research.

The school wants to attract motivated students and to guide them towards scientific excellence and independence in a truly unique and dynamic multi-as well as interdisciplinary environment to finally become well-educated, open-minded and responsible graduates. The cohorts trained and supported by the VDS PhaNuSpo are part of the vibrant research environment at the Faculty of Life Sciences and the Centre for Sport Science and University Sports of the University of Vienna.

Your Benefits

  • Co-supervision and mentoring from at least two experts in your field.
  • Low hierarchies and an open door policy.
  • Interdisciplinary exchange in the form of joint courses, seminars, retreats and social events.
  • Additional financial support e.g. in the form of completion or mobility grants.
  • A strong student voice.
  • Dedicated administrative support.

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 News

Calls & Opportunities
 

The programme is an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs and designed for Masters and PhD students who are passionate about sustainability and eager to develop innovative business ideas.

When: 16 October - 13 December 2024 on Wednesdays from 17:30 - 20:00.

Registration until 16 September 2024.

Calls & Opportunities
 

This year's theme, 'Into the Unknown', focuses on exploratory science that enables our understanding of the mechanisms that govern life.

When: Opening Panel Discussion and Art Exhibition 06/11/2024 and Symposium 07-08/11/2024.

General registration until 07/10/2024 and abstract submission until 2/9/2024.

Travel report
 

PhaNuSpo PhD students Christine Coffey, Elisabeth Eichenauer, Martina Redl and Sigrid Adelsberger attended the International Congress on Natural Products Research 2024 in Krakow, Poland.

Read more about their experiences and insights from the event.

Media
 

In episode 2, Johanna Sick gives insights into the field of exercise therapy and shares her personal experiences. Tune in to learn about how exercise might be benefitial in the rehabilitation of Long Covid and why it can be helpful to talk about your PhD journey with your therapist.

Travel report
 

The main conference in the field of sport research, the 29th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, took place in Glasgow from 2 to 5 July. Our PhD students Anna Moitzi (Spo), Johanna Sick (Spo) and Tamara Stelzer (Nu) were right in the middle of it all!

Read more about their impressions.

Research
 

PhD student Katja Csarmann is seeking healthy individuals to participate in a controlled study to test the effects of hop on the immune system.

Interested? Click on more for further informations.

Latest publications


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2 Faculties and 3 Degree programmes

45 PIs/Professors