The doctoral programme of VISESS is based on the curriculum of the Doctoral Programme in Natural Science of the University of Vienna and the curriculum of the Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences of the University of Vienna.
Overview of the proposed structure for the 3 year doctoral programme of the University of Vienna.
The duration of the PhD programme is 3 to maximum 4 years. Information on structure and milestones of the PhD programme at the University of Vienna can be found here. VISESS PhD students and supervisors will find here a step-by-step guideline to the successful navigation of a PhD project, including explanations on the tasks and duties.
PhD students are expected to collect ECTS credits as indicated in the respective curriculum. See here for further information.
- Within the first year after registration, candidates must present their doctoral thesis project in a Faculty Open Presentation (FÖP). After the successful presentation, candidates are expected to sign a doctoral thesis agreement with their supervisors and the University of Vienna.
The progress of the doctoral thesis project is documented in annual reports by the student based on yearly meetings with their supervisors.
Every doctoral student is invited to find a personal mentor from the group of junior researchers or postdocs.