PhD Journey
Welcome to the PhD Programme page of the Vienna Doctoral School of Ecology and Evolution (VDSEE). Here you’ll find all the key information about how the programme works, what to expect during your PhD, and the resources available to support your research and development. Whether you’re considering joining us or already part of the community, this page helps you understand the structure, requirements, and opportunities that shape your journey in ecology and evolution.
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Starting your PhD
Starting a PhD comes with many practical steps. Here you’ll find the key information you need at the beginning: enrolment and administrative requirements, supervision agreements, curriculum details, course registration, and important contacts. This section helps you get organised early on and move into your research with clarity and structure.
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During your PhD
Your PhD is shaped by research, coursework, milestones, and active participation in the community. This section brings together the key information for the different stages of your doctoral studies: progress reviews, training requirements, funding options, teaching, mobility, and VDSEE activities. It helps you stay oriented and plan the next steps throughout your PhD.
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Finishing your PhD
As you approach the final stage of your PhD, clear planning becomes essential. This section outlines the steps towards completion: thesis submission, formal requirements, defence procedures, deadlines, and final administrative tasks. It helps you prepare efficiently for graduation and close this phase of your doctoral journey in a structured way.
FAQs - Who will help me?
If you are looking for a topic for your PhD it is best to directly contact a supervisor working in your field of interest! In our Research-Section you can find an overview of research topics and, choosing a field, you will find the profiles of our supervisors.
Please be aware that not all projects automatically mean an employment!
If you are looking for projects associated with employment you can check out our Open Positions Section or join our mailing list.
The university's Welcome Compass contains a lot of helpful information for prospective and beginning students, including information about living in Vienna for international students.
All questions regarding the admission process to the University of Vienna (not the VDSEE) will be answered by the Center for Doctoral Studies!
You can find them on their website here: Doctorate@UniVie
or contact them vie email: doktorat.zulassung(at)univie.ac.at
All questions regarding the tuition fees at the University of Vienna will be answered by the Teaching Affairs and Study Services!
You can find them on their website here: Information about tuition and study fees