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Graduate School Life Science Munich (LSM)

LSM Graduate School Munich offers an international doctoral programme in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, human biology, bioinformatics, molecular biology, microbiology, neuroscience, plant science and zoology.

From Molecules to Systems

The LSM trains the next generation of life science researchers in an international, multidisciplinary doctoral programme at LMU Munich.

Step into the Program

Meet our students and alumni, discover our mentoring offer, and access all programme documents and resources.

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Faculty and Research

LSM — A Structured Doctoral Program in Life Sciences

Become an LSM Student

15/05/2026 A wall full of sea creatures: Art meets science
The artist Javier Espinosa has created an underwater mural at the Biocenter. Researchers and students from LMU contributed their ideas.
28/05/2026 Plants exhibit remarkable tolerance to protein translation errors
LMU researchers show that certain cell organelles can efficiently compensate for mistranslated proteins – a possible key to their acclimation to environmental stress.
17 Jun

17/06/2026 LSM Lecture - Edward Ricemeyer
Gene conversion empowers natural selection in a clonal fish species
01 Jul

01/07/2026 Open House – Biology Up Close
Visit us at the Biozentrum and get an inside look at our research — experience BIOLOGY UP CLOSE!
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Puzzle diagram illustrating the curricular elements of the Graduate School Life Science Munich (LSM) doctoral program

LSM Curriculum

The purpose of the programme is to teach not only the technical expertise necessary for success in research, but also to impart skills that are indispensable for every thoughtful and responsible scientist

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Two students at the Graduate School Life Science Munich applying for the LSM doctoral program

LSM Call for Applications

Applications open annually in September. We welcome motivated graduates from life science disciplines worldwide. The process is competitive — prepare early.

Become an LSM Student

Besides the many benefits offered by its course program, one of the greatest strengths of the Life Science Munich Graduate School at LMU is its strong focus on networking and interdisciplinarity. By bringing together students from different research areas and faculties, it creates a highly connected community. Through courses and social events, students exchange ideas across disciplines, leading to real cross-pollination. It is a joy to witness how students grow together in this environment.

Christof Osman, Professor for Cell and Developmental Biology and LSM Speaker