Consultation
Comprehensive information on doing a doctorate at LMU Munich can be found under Doctoral Studies and under Career (including information on initial orientation).
In addition, the GraduateCenterLMU and other LMU institutions offer individual advice on various topics that may be relevant for those interested in doctoral studies and for doctoral candidates.
This leaflet (PDF) provides an overview of other contact points and services specifically for doctoral researchers on topics such as mental health, good scientific practice, conflict management and future planning.
GraduateCenterLMU
At the GraduateCenterLMU you can get individual advice on doctoral studies at LMU Munich. The focus is on non subject-specific issues of a doctorate.
Inquiries
For inquiries regarding doctoral studies please use our contact form (please specify your request and do not send attachments by email).
Consultation Hours
Consultation hours by telephone (+49 (0)89 / 2180-9731) or in person (Leopoldstraße 30, 5th floor) are usually held on Tuesdays between 10:00 and 11:00 am. Prior registration is not required. Cancellation of consultation hours will be announced on this webpage.
Individually Arranged Appointments
We also offer doctoral candidates and early-stage postdocs individually arranged consultation appointments and coaching on the following non-subject-specific issues:
- Time and Self-Management
- Challenges related to supervision
- Preparation for difficult conversations
- Dealing with demanding or conflictual situations
- Developing vistas for professional and personal perspectives (change/career coaching)
The consultation hours and the counseling sessions take place in a confidential setting, discretion is of course guaranteed. GraduateCenterLMU team members are qualified systemic consultants.
To make an appointment, please use our contact form. We will then contact you.
Important Information
- Unfortunately, we cannot respond to inquiries or applications regarding bachelor's and master's degree programs. For information on bachelor's and master's degree programs, see pages "Applications, admissions and registration" and "Applications for admission" (international degree students).
- Information on admission requirements for a doctorate can be obtained from the examination offices of the faculties.
- Due to capacity constraints, we unfortunately cannot offer individual scholarship advice. See our website for information on funding opportunities.
International Affairs
By signing the National Code of Conduct on Foreign Students at German Universities, LMU Munich has committed itself to providing international students with high-quality academic, language and social support, advice and counseling.
LMU Gateway offers international doctoral candidates information and support on topics as "Preparing your move", "First steps after arrival" and "Living in Munich".
International doctoral candidates can also make use of the services offered by the International Office.
Diversity
By signing the Diversity Charter, LMU Munich has committed itself to a culture of mutual respect and regard for the diversity of all its members.
The Diversity Management acts as a central interface for all services and activities relating to diversity at the university.
Where advice or counseling is required, doctoral candidates who are enrolled at the university can make use of the broad advisory network offered by the Munich Student Union.
Accessibility
Doctoral candidates who are enrolled at the university can turn to the Office for Disability Services for advice and support or to the University Representative for Students with Disabilities.
Doctoral candidates employed by the university can turn to the Schwerbehindertenvertretung.
Equal Opportunities, Family
The University Women's Representative is responsible for preventing discrimination against female academics, lecturers and students, and for supporting the university in ensuring men and women are offered equal opportunities. The university women's representative is supported by Women's Representatives of the faculties.
The Student Parent Office provides students and enrolled doctoral candidates with information on how to combine family life and studying.
The LMU Family Service offers advice to LMU staff and helps them find suitable childcare.
Teaching
The Office for Disability Services offers information on teaching students with disabilities.
PROFiL, a teacher training program, offers specialized seminars on various aspects of diversity in teaching.
The University Women's Representative organizes a series of seminars on the subject of "Gender and Diversity in Teaching", which covers aspects of gender equity in teaching.
Conflicts and Crises
Before or while writing a dissertation, doctoral candidates may face uncertainties, problems, conflicts or crises. In such situations, they can make use of a wide range of services which provide information, counseling and support.
Depending on the issue in question, doctoral candidates can turn to their supervisor, their faculty or the respective doctorate board, the Conflict Resolution Officers or the Ombudsperson for Self-Regulation in Science.
For support in situations perceived as conflictual, the GraduateCenterLMU also offers to analyse the current situation and the associated challenges jointly in a conversation. Counselers at the GraduateCenterLMU are trained in "Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)".
In the event of conflicts or crises, doctoral candidates who are enrolled at the university can also apply to the advisory network offered by the Munich Student Union. Doctoral candidates who are employed by the university can contact the Psychological counseling service, which offers counseling, crisis intervention, and mediation.
Information on sexual harassment and an overview of counseling centers that students and staff can contact can be found on the Women's University Representative's website.
An overview of further points of contact can be found on the WeCare@LMU web pages.