Study Information

Our PhD programme offers:

• An interdisciplinary curriculum covering genomics, biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence in healthcare, biosensing, and regulatory sciences.
  
  
• An individual research project embedded within a research group, with the option to be affiliated with one of the two research sites in Wiener Neustadt or Krems (Lower Austria).
  
  
• Entrepreneurial perspectives within a strong “bench-to-bedside” approach.
  
  
• Close integration with clinically active experts from partner hospitals to ensure the clinical relevance of research.
  
  
• Access to specialized research clusters that combine disease-specific clinical studies with cutting-edge interdisciplinary technologies.
  
  
• An innovative co-mentoring model, including a second supervisor from other Danube Private University research groups or partner institutions in academia and clinical practice, complemented by international collaborations.

 

Admitted PhD students benefit from comprehensive support:

• Access to programmes for start-up support and commercialization.
  
  
• Opportunities for exchange programs, international collaborations, and participation in specialized research clusters.
  
  
• Complimentary additional workshops on entrepreneurship and commercialization, designed to prepare candidates to translate scientific findings into practical applications.
  
  
• Fellowships may be available for outstanding candidates.