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

Award/ Grant Winners
 

We warmly congratulate Fabian Malfent (Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences) on receiving a Poster Award at the 71st International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research (GA) in Dublin, Ireland.

Travel report
 

Read about Fabian's experience at the 71st International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research (GA) in Dublin, Ireland.

Calls & Opportunities
 

The programme, which promotes new collaborations between Circle U. institutions, is aimed at researchers of all disciplines and levels as well as students working or enrolled at a Circle U. university. Projects should involve staff or students from at least 3 partner universities.

Apply before: 15 October 2023

Public presentation
 

Our early stage PhD students will be presenting their exciting PhD research projects in the field of pharmaceutical, nutritional and sport sciences. Don't miss this event and take the opportunity to join from wherever you are and take part in the networking and discussion.

 

Public presentation
 

Registration deadline on 30 April 2024

Public presentation
 

Public presentations will begin at 9am Vienna time on the following dates: Tuesday 7 November 2023, Tuesday 16 January 2024, Tuesday 19 March 2024 and Tuesday 11 June 2024.

Presenters must register at least 6 weeks prior to the FÖP.

Latest publications


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