PhD - Informations about the Programme
>>> New PhD curriculum. The Senate has decided to implement a new PhD curriculum starting from Wintersemester 2025. Here you can find our recognition regulations. <<<
If you have any questions, please email graduiertenzentrum@mdw.ac.at.
Doctor of Philosophy - Doctoral Studies (PhD Studies)
"Scientific doctoral studies"
The Doctor of Philosophy - PhD study programme is a scientific study programme which, in addition to the scientific professional training, serves the further development of the ability to carry out independent scientific work as well as the training and promotion of young scientists. The PhD programme at the mdw is a full-time study programme with attendance.
A special form of the doctoral programme is the Structured Doctoral Program. The first cycle under the title "Music Matters" was completed in 2024. The call for the second round "Performing Matters" is closed.
Graduate Centre
The Graduate Centre of the mdw is the central contact point for students who are interested in doctoral studies, are already doing their doctorate at the mdw or have done so and are in the postdoc phase. For advice, more detailed information and FAQ, visit the Graduate Centre website.
contact: Dr.in Hanna Brinkmann - graduiertenzentrum@mdw.ac.at
Funding, advice and orientation
Information on funding and scholarships at the mdw can be found at Funding & Scholarships and on the Research Funding homepage. Deadlines for funding applications can be found on the News page. All current dates for PhD students are also sent out in bundled form in the Graduate Centre newsletter.
Curricula (PhD)
Curriculum 25W (new Curriculum 25W german, starting from wintersemester 2025)