Training offers
Explore VDTR’s training offers designed to support your doctoral journey—from onboarding workshops to FÖP preparation, from research methods and academic writing to good scientific practice, and career development. Our program combines workshop offers from different partners (other doctoral schools, experts of the University of Vienna, external trainers and, not to forget peers) to help you build core competencies, earn ECTS, and connect across disciplines. Join us to sharpen your skills, gain confidence, and accelerate your research.
Training opportunities available in the spring semester of 2026
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VDTR Welcome Cafe for new doctoral students
29 may 2026, 9.45-11.30pm: VDTR Welcome Cafe for new doctoral students
- 9.45-10: Get to know the doctoral school, its structure and opportunities
- 10-10.30: Overview over the most important steps of your PhD studies, helpful sources and support offer for the planning of your PhD
- 10.30-11.30h: Time for networking and informal questions about (nearly) every aspect of Onboarding
No registration needed - just drop by in Office 060 (Schenkenstrasse 8-10), second floor!
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Writing Wednesdays
Looking for a place to write your dissertation?
Do you want to be surrounded by others working on the same task? Whether you are an archaeologist, an (art) historian, a musicologist, or a philologist, – whether you are at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end of your doctoral project – writing is one of the most challenging tasks. To make it more enjoyable, structured, and supportive, we would like to invite you to our Writing Wednesdays!We meet every Wednesday from 10:00 to 17:00 in the DSHCS meeting room to write together.The day is structured into two focused writing blocks (2–2.5 hours each) with a social coffee/tea break in between. Coffee and tea will, of course, be provided.
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May and June 2026: PhD Completion Workshop Series
Completing a major project—especially one as significant as your dissertation—is no small feat. The finish line is in sight, yet the path may feel less straightforward than you had anticipated or hoped. So, how do you navigate these challenges and prepare for what comes next?
20 May 2026, 2-4pm: PhD Completion Workshop Series I - 6 Reasons You're in Year x of Your PhD and Still have no clear plan
03 June 2026, 2-4pm: PhD Completion Workshop Series II - Working on the Dissertation, not just in it
17 June 2026, 2-4pm: PhD Completions Workshop Series III - Revising Chapters Effectively
24 June 2026, 2-4pm: PhD Completions Workshop Series IV - Submission, Defence, and what comes after
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U:rise
U:rise is the University of Vienna's new platform designed to support professional and career development. Here, PhD candidates can find a wide variety of training opportunities.