Essential training for PhD candidates
VDS-PhaNuSpo lectures, workshops, funding, networking and much more
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The VDS-PhaNuSpo encourages and advises all doctoral/PhD candidates to actively participate in and complete the training opportunities listed below, as these are essential for career development in both academia and industry. Completion of these training courses may also have a positive impact when applying for benefits.
A) PhaNuSpo Lectures & Workshops
| Topic & Trainer(s) | Date & Venue | Frequency & credits | Target group | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
by doc school Coordinator, Head, StuReps and invited expert Markus Böckle | 23 March 2026 Followed by a reception wth drinks and snacks (open to all phanuspos). | At the start of each semester. No ECTS | Onboarding Session 09:00-13:00: Newly admitted PhD candidates Reception 13:00–15:00: for all PhaNuSpo members | Register in u:rise. |
PhaNuSpo Scientific Lecture Series "Meet the Expert" (SE 850002) by invited experts. | Six speakers per semester, at the UZAII, 1090 Vienna. | Every semester. 1 ECTS | Talks: open to everyone Roundtables: only for registered PhaNuSpo PhDs. | Registration for summer term 2026 lectures will open in February |
Research Data Management (RDM) by UNIVIE data stewards Emily Kate and Michael Feichtinger. | 28-29/01/2026 18-19/03/2026 20-21/05/2026 At the UBB, 1030 Vienna. | Twice per semester 1 ECTS | PhDs, preferably within the first 6 months. | January WS is fully booked. Register for the March WS in u:rise by 04/03/2026 for the May WS in u:rise by 06/05/2026 |
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Trainer: Haider Sami (UNIVIE) | M1: 22/04/2026 M2: planned for Oct 2026 M3: 20/05/2026 M4: planned for Oct 2026 At the UZAII | M1 & M3 in summer semesters M2 & M4 in winter semesters 0,25 ECTS per module | Modules must be completed in sequence. 4 modules, blended learning.
| M1 and M3 registration will be in u:space (SoSe 2026 courses). |
Effective Scientific Writing: your peer-reviewed publication by Dr. Katherine Tiede | Four half-day online sessions from 13:00-17:00
| Every winter semester. 1 ECTS | PhDs with some data, currently writing an article, or needing support. (max. 12) | Registration will be in u:rise
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Effective Visual Communication of Science by Dr. Jernej Zupanc | Online Workshop: E-learning: | Every summer semester. 1 ECTS | PhDs with some data, in writing process. (max. 18) | Registration in u:rise until 16. April 2026. |
Organised by the DS Manager together with a co-organising team, preferably PhD students. | Next one in Sep. 2026 | Annually in September, 2 full days outside of Vienna. 1-3 ECTS | PhaNuSpo members (PhDs, PIs and Alumni/ae) and guests (about 80-100 participants) | Registration will be in u:rise |
| VDS-PhaNuSpo Lab Exchange Initiative | As agreed by the parties involved | As agreed by the parties involved. No ECTS | VDS-PhaNuSpo PhD candidates | Agreement to be emailed to VDS-PhaNuSpo office. |
Completion & Job Application Training Workshop by Svitlana Kalitsun | 11 June 2026 | Every summer semester. No ECTS | PhD candidates in their final year (max. 20) | Registration in u:rise until 1 June 2026. |
B) More interesting offers: wellbeing, socialising, funds
| Topic | Frequency and deadlines | Targeted PhaNuSpos | Register/Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
Group coaching: Wellbeing and time-management by Markus Böckle. | Tuesdays, 16:00-17:40 1060 Vienna
| VDS-PhaNuSpo doctoral candidates, together with VDSEE, VDS-MES and CoBeNe | Online registration with Böckle |
hosted by the doc school | in December 2026. | PhaNuSpo members (PhDs, PIs, alumni) and invited guests. | Registration in WS26/27. |
| PhanuSpo Travel Grant | Ongoing, at least 2 months before the event. | PhD candidates who are PhaNuSpo members, irrespective of employment status. | Online submission form |
| PhaNuSpo Mobility Grant | Deadlines: 15 January, 15 April, 15 June, 15 October. | PhD candidates who are PhaNuSpo and with completed FÖP and DV, regardless of employment status. | Online submission form |
| PhaNuSpo Completion Grants | Twice a year: April and October. | VDS-PhaNuSpo PhD-candidates nearing completion. Two short-term contracts or scholarships per call, unless otherwise stated. | Application vie JobPortal. |