Documents and Downloads
LSM Guidelines
Curriculum Guidelines (PDF, 384 KB) give an overview on how to complete the LSM Curriculum
TAC guidelines define the committee’s structure, roles, and meeting procedures
TAC Guidelines (PDF, 244 KB)
TAC Form (PDF, 172 KB)
Supervision guidelines (PDF, 264 KB)outline the roles, responsibilities, and expectations between a supervisor and student
Jungle Book (PDF, 547 KB) is a student-created guide made by LSM students for LSM students. It serves as a practical, peer-written resource that collects insider knowledge, tips, and experiences to help newcomers navigate student life — straight from those who have been through it themselves.
LSM Forms / Confirmations
When attending external lectures, proof of attendance (DOC, 152 KB) is required, confirmed by the signature of the host or speaker
Declaration of Consent (PDF, 173 KB) to be added on the LSM website
LSM Study Regulations
LSM Travel Funds
LSM students can apply for funding of, e.g., conference participation or learning methods in foreign labs, etc., before the event takes place. For requesting travel funds, please email LSM the following and put your supervisor in CC:
- A statement that you are requesting funding for ... (e.g., congress, summer school), including the date and place of the event
- A detailed list of all expected costs
- The portion of costs for which you request reimbursement by the LSM
- Matching funds (the portion of costs that will be covered by your lab or other sources)
Should you have any questions, contact LSM !
Dean´s Office
© Carolin Bleese
The Dean's Office is the central administrative unit of the faculty. It is responsible for granting the authorization to begin doctoral studies — a mandatory step for all LSM doctoral candidates — and supports you throughout the process, from thesis submission to disputation.
Under Information and Documents for Doctoral Study, you will find all documents required both for applying for the authorization to begin doctoral studies and for submitting your thesis at the end of your studies.
Useful Info
When preparing presentations, posters, and publications, please use your institutional templates and make sure to include the LSM logo.
Laptop Lending: The LSM office has two laptops available for loan to participating doctoral candidates. Currently installed software includes MATLAB, R, and Microsoft Office. Should you wish to borrow one, please contact the LSM office directly.
GraduateCenterLMU
is the central unit for issues related to doctoral studies at LMU Munich. They have a strong interest in optimizing the conditions for all doctoral candidates at the university – both for those participating in doctoral programs and for individually supervised candidates.
Life Science Network
The graduate programs of the Life Science Campus in Großhadern/Martinsried have joined forces to pursue a shared goal: providing doctoral researchers with an excellent education grounded in good scientific practice. The network fosters synergies across programs, strengthens the scientific community through interdisciplinary collaboration, and organizes large-scale events on topics of broad interest and relevance.