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

Research
 

Individuals with elevated bilirubin levels often are metabolically healthier and even protected from some types of cancer. A team of nutritional scientists led by Karl-Heinz Wagner has found out why this is the case.

Retreat
 

The annual PhaNuSpo Retreat will take place on 18-19 September 2023 in Söchau, Styria.

For updates on the programme and more, please follow the Retreat homepage.

Calls & Opportunities
 

Apply for numerous prizes, grants and scholarships: overview of current calls and announcements of scientific prizes, grants and scholarships.

Research
 

The research team led by Verena Pichler (Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry) was visited by German forensic biologist Mark Benecke to talk about microplastic and how to investigate its effects on human health. (YouTube Video)

Summer School
 

Got two weeks to spare this summer to travel, study interesting topics in an interdisciplinary setting and meet likeminded people from across Europe? Each Summer School is open to students from all disciplinary fields. Participation is free of charge. Application closes on 28 February.

Award/ Grant Winners
 

The VDS of Pharmaceutical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences warmly congratulates our PI member Julien Orts (Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences) on receiving the ERC Consolidator Grant for his outstanding work!

Latest publications


  • more publications: here 

2 Faculties and 3 Degree programmes

45 PIs/Professors