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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.

Call for Doctoral Applications 26/27: Portal opens September 1st

Notice: Application portal temporarily unavailable

The LSM application portal is currently offline due to a technical issue at LMU. LMU is working on a solution, and we hope that the portal will be available again by next week.

The application deadline will be extended accordingly. We will announce the new deadline on this page as soon as the portal is back online.

How to Apply — find out more about requirements, deadlines, and recruiting labs

Go to Application Portal — apply here from 1 September 2026 (temporarily unavailable)

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

06/10/2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine – a special connection to our Faculty
This year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, awarded in part to Peter Hegemann for his pioneering contributions to the field of optogenetics, has a special connection to our Faculty.
01/09/2026 LSM Doctoral Applications 2026/27 — temporarily not available !
1 September 2026 -19 October 2026
08/10/2026 LSM Retreat 2026 — Haus Zauberberg, Allgäu
Science, exchange, and connection in the Allgäu
08 Oct

08/10/2026 BioConnect AI Workshop
Using Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Research with Confidence and Critical Awareness
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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 — © © Carolin Bleese

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

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Call for Doctoral Applications 26/27: Portal opens September 1st

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