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

Media
 

In this week's podcast episode, Christian Fellinger and Andrea Cabrera, PhD students in Pharmaceutical Sciences, discuss the goals and challenges of the drug design process, as well as the benefits...

Awards
 

The Förderungspreise (funding award) of the City of Vienna have been awarded annually since 1951 to honour young artists and academics. The awards recognise the recipients' artistic and academic...

Calls & Opportunities
 

The programme is an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs and designed for Masters and PhD students who are passionate about sustainability and eager to develop innovative business ideas.

When: 16...

Calls & Opportunities
 

This year's theme, 'Into the Unknown', focuses on exploratory science that enables our understanding of the mechanisms that govern life.

When: Opening Panel Discussion and Art Exhibition on...

Travel report
 

PhaNuSpo PhD students Christine Coffey, Elisabeth Eichenauer, Martina Redl and Sigrid Adelsberger attended the International Congress on Natural Products Research 2024 in Krakow, Poland. Read more...

Media
 

In episode 2, Johanna Sick gives insights into the field of exercise therapy and shares her personal experiences. Tune in to learn about how exercise might be benefitial in the rehabilitation of Long...

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2 Faculties and 3 doctoral programmes
45 PIs/Professors