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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Lecture
 

08.05.2025, 9:00-13:00, at UZAII

Small talk and networking are essential for any scientist looking to advance their career and build new collaborations. It can be, however, a daunting task,...
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Lecture
 

07.05.2025, 9:00-16:00, at UZAII

In this practical workshop, you will develop skills in delivering convincing and engaging scientific presentations to various audiences. Register via u:rise.
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Date & Venue: 01.12.2025, 2D404, UZA2

This symposium as part of the appointment process for the position of a Tenure Track Professorship in Natural Product Research at the Department of...
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Travel report
 

Our PhD candidate Christine Coffey (Pharmaceutical Sciences) had the opportunity to give her first oral presentation of her research during the 28th Cell Communication Summit in Weimar, Germany. Read...
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Media
 

Our PI Jürgen Scharhag (Sport Science) was a guest in the Rudolphina podcast "An der Quelle", where he talked about the importance of sport for our health. Podcast and article in German.
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Defence
 

Thesis title: Study on breastfeeding behavior and infant nutrition in Austria.

Date & time: Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 10:00 CET.
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Latest publications

Schneider, Jana ; Prayer, clara ; steil, marie et al. / MiRNA-3Age: a microRNA-based biological age model and its modulation by lifestyle and nutrition. In: Frontiers in Nutrition. 2925.
Dumphart, Bernhard ; Slijepcevic , D. ; Unglaube, F. et al. / The effect of inaccurate initial contact events on kinematics in healthy and pathological gait. In: Gait & Posture. 2026.
Staufer, Theresa ; Kopatz, Verena ; Pradel, Alice et al. / Biodistribution of nanoplastics in mice : advancing analytical techniques using metal-doped plastics. In: Communications Biology. 2025 ; Vol. 8, No. 1.
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2 Faculties and 3 doctoral programmes
45 PIs/Professors