About us
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Introduction to VDS CoBeNe
The Vienna Doctoral School in Cognition, Behavior and Neuroscience (VDS CoBeNe) was granted in 2016 as one of the first Doctoral Schools at the University of Vienna, and is based in the Faculty of Life Sciences. After integrating the Faculty of Psychology, as well as researchers in the humanities, in 2020, the VDS is now a major interdisciplinary Doctoral School at the University of Vienna. The school integrates excellent existing research centers in Cognition, Behavior, and Neuroscience in Vienna. These centers were previously mostly independent, and range from molecular, cellular, developmental biology to psychological sciences and the humanities.
Who we are
The Doctoral School serves as the central organization for doctoral studies, fostering a supportive environment for PhD candidates to excel in their research and professional development. It consists of various bodies and task forces working collaboratively to ensure effective management, guidance, and quality assurance throughout the doctoral journey. Together, these components ensure the effective functioning and continuous improvement of the Doctoral School, supporting PhD candidates throughout their academic journey and preparing them for successful careers in academia, research, and beyond.
CoBeNe Office Team
Katja Hellekes
Coordinator & Steering Committee
Faculty of Life Sciences
University of Vienna
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Kathi Hagenhofer
Organisational assistant
Faculty of Life Sciences
University of Vienna
Contact and location
University of Vienna Biology Building (UBB)
VDS CoBeNe
Djerassiplatz 1
A-1030 Vienna
Room 0.027
Office hours: Mon - Fri 09:00 - 14:00
Appointment after consultation
T: +43-1-4277-76108
vds.cobene(at)univie.ac.at