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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Hannah and Vanessa had the opportunity to attend and present their research at the MANA Conference 2026 at the University of California, Davis, which brought together researchers from around the world...
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Blaž presented his research poster on discovery of antifungals against invasive Candida infections at his first large international conference, the EFMC International Symposium on Medicinal Chemistry....
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Eva and Katharina presented their latest research projects, learnt about the newest developments in their field, and connected with inspiring researchers at the 74th International Congress and Annual...
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Our PhD candidate Julian Moser attended the 17th Symposium of the International Society of Exercise and Immunology (ISEI 2026), where he presented the preliminary findings on acute exercise and...
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Calls & Opportunities
 

University of Vienna is looking for ambitious candidates with a strong academic track record who wish to pursue their doctorate! VDS-PhaNuSpo is offering positions in Pharmaceutical and Sport...
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Workshop
 

When: 15th or 17th September 2026, registration necessary

In this Nature Masterclasses webinar panelists with expertise in AI research, editorial practice and policy will examine the role of AI...
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Latest publications

S Abdulrahman, Mohammed ; Ibrahim, Nasir A ; M Elkady, Fathy et al. / Antibacterial and antibiofilm evaluation of biogenic ternary CuO-AgO-MgO nanocomposite against clinical isolates of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae. In: Artificial cells, nanomedicine, and biotechnology. 2026 ; Vol. 54, No. 1. pp. 223-247.
Aichinger, Lisa ; Duswald, Kristina ; Pakusic, Doris et al. / Evaluating cellular effects of PET microplastics in 2D/3D models: viability, oxidative stress, and comprehensive methodological considerations. In: Microplastics and Nanoplastics. 2026 ; Vol. 6, No. 1.
Tienda-Parrilla, Marta ; López-Hidalgo, Cristina ; Sánchez-Parra, Mónica et al. / Integrated nutritional, phytochemical, and metabolomic characterization of Mediterranean Quercus acorns : implications for species traceability and functional food applications. In: Applied Food Research. 2026 ; Vol. 6, No. 2.
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2 Faculties and 3 doctoral programmes
45 PIs/Professors