GraduateCenter LMU Munich

["About LMU MunichLMU Munich is one of the leading research universities in Europe, with a tradition of more than 500 years. More than 800 professors and 3,600 academic staff members conduct research and teach at the university’s 18 faculties. The faculties offer a wide spectrum of courses that cover all areas of knowledge, including humanities and cultural sciences, law, economics, social sciences, medical research, natural, and life sciences.More information about LMU Munichhttps://www.youtube.com/c/LMUmunich/playlistsAbout the GraduateCenterThe GraduateCenter is the central unit for issues related to doctoral studies at LMU Munich. We contribute towards establishing up-to-date standards in quality assurance and supervision that can be applied across the range of disciplines and disciplinary cultures. We offer a comprehensive range of services and advice that is particularly aimed at the following target groups: graduates, doctoral candidates, supervisors and coordinators.More information about the GraduateCenterListen in to our podcastDiss & CoResearch Training at LMU MunichLMU Munich provides a wide variety of fascinating research options for highly motivated graduates. Besides the individual doctorate, LMU Munich offers numerous doctoral programmes in a broad range of disciplines.More information about our doctoral programmesInformation and Transferable Skills TrainingFor graduates from all disciplines and from all over the world, the GraduateCenter provides information on individual doctoral studies as well as on the manifold doctoral programmes at LMU Munich. In addition, we offer a variety of complementary skills training opportunities tailored to the needs of our doctoral candidates. The topics range from scientific writing and good scientific practice, to self and time management, and teaching skills. Likewise, we arrange informational events on topics, such as career development, funding opportunities, etc.More information about our training events and workshopsFinancial SupportDoctoral candidates at LMU Munich can apply for the LMU Travel Grant. The grant is intended to support either necessary research stays or active participation in a scientific conference. Moreover, we encourage, promote, and support events organised by and for doctoral candidates. These events include local research workshops, retreats, and multi-day conferences. In addition, LMU Munich awards completion grants for outstanding doctoral candidates who are on the verge of finalising their thesis and have no other source of funding for the requested period.More information about funding opportunities"]