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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 was 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. CoBeNe combines the strength of four main research areas: Psychological Science, Behavioral & Cognitive Biology, Neuroscience, and the Cognitive Humanities.
The aim of the VDS CoBeNe is to foster structured doctoral education at the University of Vienna and to create an environment supporting interdisciplinary research and research training. 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.
The mission of the Vienna Doctoral School in Cognition, Behavior and Neuroscience is to enhance academic and professional development of graduate students, advance intellectual communication and scholarship across disciplines, and promote cultural diversity, scientific integrity, and international collaboration.
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News & Events
The theme of Symposium this year is 'Into the unknown: Exploring Uncharted Territories in Research', with the aim to highlight the exploratory science...
This Symposium is organized by Vienna BioCenter, and has the aim to guide individuals interested in pursuing a PhD in Life Sciences!
The career development program doc:muv is intendent for female* prae-doc scientists of all disciplines and faculties of the University of Vienna,...
We are excited to invite you to the 1st Summer School of the International Max Planck Research School on Cognitive NeuroImaging (IMPRS CoNI), as a...
The Student Host Society Committee (SHSC) team is inviting you to participte in the video competition, where you can display your moments in your...
We are happy to announce that data stewards from CeMESS and the Faculty of Life Sciences are hosting a Research Data Management Course, for PhD...
Defenses
Public Defense in the Doctoral Research Field: Psychology
“A Psychological Perspective on Self-Determined Digital Technology Use: Conceptualizing,...
Public Defense in the Doctoral Research Field: Biology
''Mitochondrial impact in hibernation: insights into conservation and translation of...
Public Defense in the Doctoral Research Field: Psychology
“Contingent Suppression of Visual Attention: Novel Evidence for Proactive Top-Down Control...
Public Defense in the Doctoral Research Field: Psychology
“The influence of hatha yoga on stress, anxiety, and executive functioning”
Public Defense in the Doctoral Research Field: Psychology
“The Health-Related Effects of Art: Investigating the Pain and Stress Influencing Potential...
Public Defense in the Doctoral Research Field: Psychology
“The intrinsic value of effort: inter-individual variation in effort enjoyment beliefs and...
