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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Our PhD candidate Maria Lummerstorfer (Pharmaceutical Sciences) participated in the 15th World Meeting on Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology in Prague, Czech Republic, where...
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Our PhD candidate Markus Spreitzer (Pharmaceutical Sciences) travelled to Münster, Germany, to present his research at the Frontiers in Medicinal Chemistry 2026 conference. Read more about his...
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Calls & Opportunities
 

The next call is scheduled to open on 13 April and close on 27 April 2026. PhaNuSpo will fund a maximum of one short-term finishing contract and one completion scholarship. For PhaNuSpo doctoral...
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On 15 April 2026 the Nature Masterclasses team offers two live webinars to introduce the new platform, highlight key enhancements, and provide an opportunity for users to ask questions.
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Our PhD candidate Tjorven Schnack (Sport Science) spent four months at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences of the University of Queensland, Brisbane (Australia). Supported by the PhaNuSpo...
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The VDS-PhaNuSpo contributes with seven fully funded doctoral positions in nutritional sciences and pharmaceutical sciences. Join an international research community and pursue your doctoral studies...
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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.
Kopatz, Verena ; Resch, Ulrike ; Draganic, Kristina et al. / Polystyrene micro- and nanoplastics in a colitis mouse model – effects on biodistribution, macrophage polarization, and gut microbiome. In: Microplastics and Nanoplastics. 2026 ; Vol. 6, No. 1.
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2 Faculties and 3 doctoral programmes
45 PIs/Professors