Essential training for PhD candidates
VDS-PhaNuSpo lectures, workshops, funding, networking and much more
The VDS-PhaNuSpo encourages and advises all doctoral/PhD candidates to actively participate in and complete the training opportunities listed below, as these are essential for career development in both academia and industry. Completion of these training courses may also have a positive impact when applying for benefits.
A) PhaNuSpo Lectures & Workshops
| Topic & Trainer(s) | Date & Venue | Frequency & credits | Target group | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
by DS manager, DS head(s), student representatives and Markus Böckle | 27/10/2025, 9:00-13:00 @UZA2 followed by a reception. | At the beginning of every semester. No ECTS | WS: Newly admitted PhDs R: all PhaNuSpos | DS manager's personal email invitation to newcomers. |
PhaNuSpo Scientific Lecture Series "Meet the Expert" (SE 850002) by invited experts. | Talks: 16:45-17:45 Roundtables: 15:30-16:15 | Every semester. 1 ECTS | Talks: public, open to everyone Roundtables: registered PhDs only | Registration in u:space, SS2025 closed |
Research Data Management (RDM) by UNIVIE data stewards Emily Kate and Michael Feichtinger. | 11-12/06/2025, 9:00-12:00 | Twice per semester 1 ECTS | PhDs, preferably within the first 6 months. | June course registration |
| Trainers: Haider Sami and Eva-Maria Plessl (UniVienna) | M1 & M2: Summer semsters, blended learning. M2 & M4: Winter semsters, blended learning. | Start M1 every summer semester. 0,25 ECTS per module | PhDs, preferably as soon as possible after start. | Registration in u:space |
Effective Scientific Writing: your peer-reviewed publication by Dr. Katherine Tiede | 17+18+24+25 Nov 2025, each 13:00-17:00, online | Every winter semester. 1 ECTS | PhDs with some data, currently writing an article, or need support. (max. 12) | Registration in u:rise, opens in June 2025
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Effective Visual Communication of Science by Dr. Jernej Zupanc | Next WS date announced in late 2025 | Every summer semester. 1 ECTS | PhDs with some data, in writing process. (max. 18) | Registration in u:rise |
Organised by the DS Manager together with a co-organising team, preferably PhD students. | 25-26/09/2025 in Frankenfels, Lower Austria | Annually in September, 2 full days outside of Vienna. 1-3 ECTS | PhaNuSpo members (PhDs, PIs and Alumni/ae) and guests (80-100 participants) | Registration closed, please contact isolde |
| VDS-PhaNuSpo Lab Exchange Initiative | As agreed by the parties involved | As agreed by the parties involved. No ECTS | VDS-PhaNuSpo PhD candidates | Agreement to be emailed to DocSchool |
Completion & Job Application Training Workshop by Svitlana Kalitsun | 26 June 2025 9 am - 5 pm | Every summer semester. No ECTS | PhD candidates in their final year. | Registration in u:rise until 10 June |
B) More interesting offers: wellbeing, socialising, funds
| Topic | Frequency and deadlines | Targeted PhaNuSpos | Register/Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
Group coaching: Wellbeing and time-management by Markus Böckle. | Every first Tuesday of the month, 16:00-17:40, 1060 Vienna | PhDs, together with VDSEE, VDS-MES and CoBeNe | Online registration with Böckle |
hosted by the doc school | Annually, in December | PhaNuSpo members: PhDs, PIs and guests. | Registration opens in November. |
| PhanuSpo Travel Grant | Ongoing, at least 2 months before the event. | PhD VDS-PhaNuSpo members, regardless of employment status. | Online submission portal |
| PhaNuSpo Mobility Grant | Quarterly, Deadlines 15 January, April, June and October. | PhD PhaNuSpo members with completed FÖP and DV, , regardless of employment status. | Online submission portal |
| PhaNuSpo Completion Grants | Twice a year: April and October. | PhDs in the finishing phase: Two short-term finishing contracts per call, number of scholarships not specified) | Call is open until 07/04/2025. Application: |