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SPIN

SPIN: FWF Austrian Science Fund

FWF Austrian Science Fund, Leopold-Franzens University Innsbruck
Duration: ongoing
Start: 2007-09-20
Web: SPIN website

About SPIN

SPIN is an international, interdisciplinary PhD Program for the training of an elite of young researchers that leads to an EU conform PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) degree in Neuroscience. Graduates receive an advanced professional qualification in teaching and research.

It is an initiative of the Medical University of Innsbruck and Leopold-Franzens University Innsbruck. Established in September 2007 with the support of the FWF Austrian Science Fund, SPIN has been refunded and is now entering its 4th Funding Period.

Training

Training in SPIN is designed to enable young researchers to reach a level of excellence that will allow them to compete for the most attractive post-doc positions in academic and industrial environments.

The main goal of SPIN is to equip students with the practical and theoretical knowledge they need in order actively contribute to future scientific advances. In order to obtain a PhD at our institution, students must carry out an experimental study and complete the coursework as stated in the curriculum.

Monitoring & Mentoring

SPIN students work under the tutelage of a supervising professor and a board of advisors – the thesis steering committee.

Thesis Steering Committee (TSC)

A TSC is assembled for each student and consists of the supervisor and two experienced researchers. During the thesis process, the TSC is to evaluate and supervise the progress of the PhD work in regular and structured meetings with the student.

Progress Report

Each week, one student presents their research progress to their peers as well as faculty members marking the central communication platform of the network.

Courses

The formal teaching and educational efforts of the training faculty are organized in a manner to maximize cross-disciplinary interaction. For the completion of the program, students must carry out an experimental study over a minimum of six semesters and complete the coursework stipulated by the PhD curriculum. More information on each of the courses listed below can be found on our website.

Network

PhD Fellows and Supervisors

Schwarzer Christoph - Supervisor

Bergmeister Lisa - PhD student

Oroboros project involvement

SPIN and Oroboros Instruments GmbH have agreed to establish a formal collaboration sharing the personnel and consumables costs for one PhD student to be enrolled in the SPIN program. The student will be involved in a joint project with the aim to investigate Mitochondrial function and dysfunction in neural cells.

SPIN Events

	When	Where
MiPNet23.04 IOC133 Innsbruck AT	2018-09-05	Innsbruck AT, 2018 Sep 05-07. MitoFit Coaching Days - Basic IOC 133.

SPIN Publications

» Publications: SPIN

Sort in ascending/descending order by a click on one of the small symbols in squares below.

	Year	Reference
MiPNet23.04 IOC133 Innsbruck AT	2018-09-05	Innsbruck AT, 2018 Sep 05-07. MitoFit Coaching Days - Basic IOC 133.

Links

Social Media

SPIN Facebook

Support

The SPIN doctoral school is a joined program set up by the Medical University of Innsbruck and the University of Innsbruck. It was established in September 2007 with the support of the Austrian Science Fund (FWF).

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-:::: [http://m.neurospin.at/page.cfm?vpath=index SPIN] is an international, interdisciplinary PhD Program for the training of an elite of young researchers. It leads to an EU conform PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) degree in Neuroscience. Graduates receive an advanced professional qualification in teaching and research.
+[[File:FWF.png|right|170px]]
-:::: It is an initiative of the Medical University of Innsbruck and Innsbruck Leopold-Franzens University.  It was established in September 2007 with the support of the [https://www.fwf.ac.at/en/ FWF Austrian Science Fund].
+[[File:SPIN.png|right|170px]]
-:::: SPIN and Oroboros Instruments GmbH have agreed to establish a formal collaboration sharing the personnel and consumables costs for one PhD student to be enrolled in the SPIN program. The student will be involved in a joint project with the aim to investigate '''''Mitochondrial function and dysfunction in neural cells'''''.
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+== SPIN: FWF Austrian Science Fund ==
+::::* FWF Austrian Science Fund, Leopold-Franzens University Innsbruck
+::::* '''Duration''': ongoing
+::::* '''Start''': 2007-09-20
+::::* '''Web''': [https://www.neurospin.at/content/home/ SPIN website]
+== About SPIN ==
+:::: SPIN is an international, interdisciplinary PhD Program for the training of an elite of young researchers that leads to an EU conform PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) degree in Neuroscience. Graduates receive an advanced professional qualification in teaching and research.
+:::: It is an initiative of the Medical University of Innsbruck and Leopold-Franzens University Innsbruck.  Established in September 2007 with the support of the [https://www.fwf.ac.at/en/ FWF Austrian Science Fund], SPIN has been refunded and is now entering its 4th Funding Period.
+=== Training ===
+:::: Training in SPIN is designed to enable young researchers to reach a level of excellence that will allow them to compete for the most attractive post-doc positions in academic and industrial environments.
+:::: The main goal of SPIN is to equip students with the practical and theoretical knowledge they need in order actively contribute to future scientific advances. In order to obtain a PhD at our institution, students must carry out an experimental study and complete the coursework as stated in the curriculum.
+==== Monitoring & Mentoring====
+:::: SPIN students work under the tutelage of a supervising professor and a board of advisors – the thesis steering committee.
+==== Thesis Steering Committee (TSC)====
+:::: A TSC is assembled for each student and consists of the supervisor and two experienced researchers. During the thesis process, the TSC is to evaluate and supervise the progress of the PhD work in regular and structured meetings with the student.
+==== Progress Report ====
+:::: Each week, one student presents their research progress to their peers as well as faculty members marking the central communication platform of the network.
+==== Courses ====
+:::: The formal teaching and educational efforts of the training faculty are organized in a manner to maximize cross-disciplinary interaction. For the completion of the program, students must carry out an experimental study over a minimum of six semesters and complete the coursework stipulated by the PhD curriculum. More information on each of the courses listed below can be found on our website.
+== Network ==
+=== PhD Fellows and Supervisors ===
+:::: [[Schwarzer Christoph]] - Supervisor
+:::: [[Bergmeister Lisa]]  - PhD student
-== The grant ==
-::::* ''' Duration of degree:'''  ## years
-::::* ''' Application:''' 2018-01-31; '''Granted:''' 2018-02-28; '''Hired latest:''' 2018-07-01
-::::* ''' Funding:''' € 18,000
-::::* ''' Degree:''' PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
-::::* ''' Entry requirements:''' life sciences, bioinformatics, chemistry, pharmacy, psychology or human medicine graduate
-::::* ''' Recruitment procedure:''' written application, personal interview
+== Oroboros project involvement ==
+:::: SPIN and Oroboros Instruments GmbH have agreed to establish a formal collaboration sharing the personnel and consumables costs for one PhD student to be enrolled in the SPIN program. The student will be involved in a joint project with the aim to investigate '''''Mitochondrial function and dysfunction in neural cells'''''.
-=== Who can apply?===
-:::: All SPIN PIs can apply with the exception of the SPIN Speaker to avoid possible conflict of interests.
+== SPIN Events ==
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-=== Which research topics are supported?===
+== SPIN Publications ==
-:::: Proposals from all areas of scientific and technological research related to mitochondrial function or dysfunction in neural cells (neurons, astrocytes, microglia, neural progenitor cells) are welcome.
+[[File:Expand.png|right|45px |Click to expand or collaps]]
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+::: <span style="font-size:105%; color:##424242">'''» Publications: SPIN'''</span>
+<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
+ '''''Sort in ascending/descending order by a click on one of the small symbols in squares below'''''.
+{{#ask:[[Category:Publications]] [[Additional label::SPIN]]
+|?Was published in year=Year
+|?Has title=Reference
+|format=broadtable
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+</div>
+</div>
-=== How does it work?===
-:::: Participants will submit a 4-year research project. Proposals will be reviewed by at least two external reviewers, one named by SPIN (selected from the advisory board or from independent international reviewers) and one named by Oroboros Instruments GmbH. In case of discordant opinions, a third reviewer will be selected in agreement between the SPIN speaker and Oroboros Instruments GmbH.
+==Links==
+===Social Media===
+::::* [https://www.facebook.com/NEUROSPIN.ibk/ SPIN Facebook]
-=== What does the funding cover? ===
-:::: The contribution consists in funding the salary of a PhD student for 4 years according to FWF remunerations schemes. An all-inclusive dotation of €18.000 (for consumable costs, animal costs, attendance to meetings, costs for instruments in core facilities, etc.) will also be provided.
-:::: Oroboros Instruments GmbH will offer access to its facility and instruments.
-:::: The selected student will also benefit from all privileges that SPIN can offer (courses, retreats, etc.).
-=== How to apply? ===
-:::: The application should be no longer than 4 A4 pages, margins 2.54 cm, font Arial 11, line spacing 1,5 lines.
-:::: The application should contain the following sections:
-::::* Background and preliminary work (max 1 page)
-::::* Objective and work program
-::::* Detailed work schedule
-::::* Added value of the collaboration
-::::* Bibliography (no more than 20 references).
-:::: Submission deadline: 31st January 2018. Please submit the electronic proposal to [mailto:sheela.braganca@i-med.ac.at sheela.braganca@i-med.ac.at] (pdf format, size should not exceed 5 MB).
+==Support==
-:::: The final decision will be announced on February 28th 2018. The student will have to be hired before July 1st 2018.
+[[File:FWF.png|left|120px|link=https://www.fwf.ac.at/]]
+[[File:Medizinische-Uni-Innsbruck-Logo.gif|right|90px|link=https://www.i-med.ac.at/mypoint/]]
+[[File:Uni Innsbruck.jpg|right|70px|link=https://www.uibk.ac.at/]]
-:::: The student will be associated to a SPIN principal investigator, who, in close cooperation with a supervisor named by Oroboros Instruments GmbH, will be primarily responsible for the scientific supervision.
+The SPIN doctoral school is a joined program set up by the Medical University of Innsbruck and the University of Innsbruck. It was established in September 2007 with the support of the Austrian Science Fund (FWF).