Events

At the Graduate Conference 2027 doctoral and PhD candidates in their final phase will present results of their dissertation projects.

Conference

The exposé forms the foundation of the doctoral. It is an important first step in the writing process and serves as a roadmap for the further development of thedissertation project. This one-day workshop is designed for doctoral and PhD candidates and offers hands-on guidance for writing exposés in English.

Workshop

The exposé forms the foundation of the doctoral. It is an important first step in the writing process and serves as a roadmap for the further development of thedissertation project. This one-day workshop is designed for doctoral and PhD candidates and offers hands-on guidance for writing exposés in German.

Workshop

How do I formally submit my dissertation? What are the benefits of a voluntary plagiarism check before submission? What is a revocation application (Sperrantrag), and what role does it play if I am planning to publish my dissertation? How and when do I register for my thesis defense (Defensio) or Rigorosum?

Coffee Table Talk

The Center for Doctoral Studies welcomes all doctoral and PhD students to an open door event in the winter semester 2026/27.

Welcome-Session

The Research Day 2026 of the Academy presents the range of current research activities at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, gives insights into specific projects and their results, and encourages collegial discussions. The Research Day focuses on presentations of research projects in advanced stages.

Conference

This workshop helps doctoral and PhD candidates design research presentations that are clear, engaging, and easy to follow. Instead of focusing on delivery techniques, the course builds strong foundations: defining a clear message, structuring content, and creating slides that support understanding.

Workshop

This session will provide information about the call, the submission process and the fellowship.

We cordially invite you to the Postdoc Get-together at the Academy which forms part of the Postdoc Appreciation Week Austria. The event aims to foster informal exchange and networking between colleagues in similar career stages.

This online session will address questions regarding the admission to the Doctor of Philosophy program at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna — including requirements, potential challenges, and prerequisites.

Info session

The Early Postdoc Fellowship aims to support early-career postdocs in preparing their first postdoctoral research project application. In this info session, the call for applications will be discussed. 

Info session