Interested in PhD research in Psychology, Cognition, Behavior or Neuroscience?

The VDS CoBeNe Doctoral Program emerged from an integrative and interdisciplinary alliance of four independent research areas in Psychological Science, Behavioral and Cognitive Biology, Neuroscience and the Cognitive Humanities. The research questions deal with the influence of social and ecological factors on human and non-human cognition and behavior, understanding its underlying cognitive, emotional, physiological, and neurological bases, and probing their evolutionary origins and development.

The mission of the Vienna Doctoral School in Cognition, Behavior and Neuroscience is to enhance academic and professional development of early career researcher, advance intellectual communication and scholarship across disciplines, and promote cultural diversity, scientific integrity, and international collaboration. VDS CoBeNe fosters structured doctoral education at the University of Vienna and creates an environment supporting interdisciplinary research and research training.


 News & Events

07.01.2026
 

The 3rd Symposium of the Vienna Doctoral School of Ecology and Evolution is happening on 27th February.

07.01.2026
 

Join the ViDSS Brownbag Session to learn practical tips and tricks for planning a research stay or fieldwork abroad and for submitting a successful...

30.09.2025
 

Again this year our doctoral school together with VDSEE and VDS-MES will join to celebrate the Christmas spirit together at the joint Christmas party!

24.09.2025
 

The workshop provides an overview of essential principles and practices of research data management.

22.08.2025
 

We congratulate the five recipients of the award from the Faculty of Psychology and wish them a great start in their PhD projects.

24.07.2025
 

This workshop is designed to support you through the challenges of academic writing and personal transitions.

 Defenses

05.12.2025
 

Public Defense in the Doctoral Research Field: Psychology

“Art Experience Types: Identifying and Applying Shared Patterns in Phenomenal Experiences...

19.11.2025
 

Public Defense in the Doctoral Research Field: Psychology

“From Teacher Training for Inclusive Education to Classroom Practice: Meta-Analytic...

19.11.2025
 

Public Defense in the Doctoral Research Field: Psychology

“Coping with Ongoing Crises: Identifying Risk Factors and Protective Factors for the Mental...

19.11.2025
 

Public Defense in the Doctoral Research Field: Psychology

“Catching Autonomy: Adolescent Shame and Expressive Suppression in the Family Context”

24.10.2025
 

Public Defense in the Doctoral Research Field: Psychology

“Reading in the City: in everyday life”

24.10.2025
 

Public Defense in the Doctoral Research Field: Psychology

“Developmental Changes and Social Fears: Supporting Early Adolescents During the School...

 Books

28.09.2022
 

Thomas Bugnyar, 2022, Brandstätter Verlag. Sie sind bekannt für ihre verblüffende Intelligenz, für das clevere Benutzen von Werkzeugen und für ihr...

09.12.2021
 

Jakob Pietschnig, 2021, Ecowin. Was Intelligenz ist, wie man sie messen kann und warum das so spannend ist, erklärt der österreichische...

09.12.2021
 

Angela Stöger, Brandtstätter Verlag, 2021. Wie Tiere kommunizieren und was wir lernen, wenn wir ihnen wirklich zuhören