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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

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

Go to Application Portal — apply here from 1 September 2026

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

01/09/2026 LSM Doctoral Applications 2026/27 — Now Open!
1 September 2026 -19 October 2026
22 Sep

22/09/2026 Future Skills 2026
A campus-wide event for next-generation researchers
30 Sep

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02 Oct

30/09/2026 - 02/10/2026 LSM Retreat 2026 — Haus Zauberberg, Allgäu
30.09 – 2.10.2026 in Haus Zauberberg, Allgäu
28/08/2026 Important role of plastid ion channels in plant stress response identified
LMU researchers have shown that specific ion channels enable rapid transmission of calcium signals to chloroplasts and strengthen the defense response to recurring stress.
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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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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.

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Graduate School Life Science Munich (LSM)

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

From Molecules to Systems

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