PhD candidates

Zwei Forschende diskutieren vor einem Bildschirm — © LMU

LMU is the best German university, one of Europe's leading research institutions and ranks 43rd in the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities, putting it among the top 50 universities in the world ^*.

Why join the BMC?

The Biomedical Center brings together eight research-intensive divisions and institutes of the Medical Faculty of LMU on Campus Grosshadern/Martinsried. The location is regarded as one of the most important addresses for life sciences in Europe - a unique concentration of renowned scientific institutions.

As a doctoral researcher at the BMC, you will have access to our extensive international network, as well as our Core Facilities on-site, which offer cutting-edge expertise and resources to advance your projects through different technical approaches.

Once you join us, our Onboarding intranet offers you numerous tips about the BMC, LMU and life in Munich. In addition, we regularly organize an onboarding event to get to know each other and, of course, you will receive support and guidance from your colleagues and peers.

Discover our values and how you can contribute to our initiatives.

Gaining Knowledge, Perspective & Expertise

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The doctoral degree opportunities at the BMC are united under the umbrella of the Munich Medical Research School (MMRS). The Graduate Center^LMU is the central organization for all doctoral studies at LMU.

Pursuing a doctoral degree is an intense period of project work as well as personal and career development. Doctoral researchers not only acquire knowledge about their field of research - becoming essentially experts themselves - but also train their critical thinking and learn about different tools for research practices, analysis and scientific communication.

The MMRS and the Graduate Center^LMU offer a variety of skills courses and orientation events for doctoral researchers. Structured doctoral training programs are available to doctoral candidates at the BMC who are members in one of the many research consortia embedded within the BMC.

Ample opportunities for further skills training and networking are available on campus and within the Life Science Munich community with interdisciplinary seminars, international conferences, as well as events on superordinate topics like ethics, research integrity, sustainability and open science.

The podcast "Diss & Co" of the Graduate Center^LMU provides orientation and tips on how to navigate the doctoral process.

Support and Wellbeing

Studierende an einem Tisch in der Mensa — © Jan Greune / LMU

The process of pursuing a PhD can present certain challenges. LMU offers a comprehensive support system with the objective of ensuring that our doctoral candidates receive the guidance, resources and assistance they require throughout their studies.

A support network is available to doctoral researchers, comprising their supervisor and research group, a dedicated thesis committee and the PhD community itself.
Furthermore, the WeCare@LMU initiative supports students and employees to cope with crisis situations as well as psychological and personal challenges.

Working Here

Doktorandin hält einen Vortrag — © J. Greune / LMU

To create the best possible conditions for cutting-edge research, the LMU has developed a range of advisory and practical services. In addition, our campus has a whole range of catering options, as well as loads of activities, events and leisure opportunities for you to enjoy.

Relocation service: LMU Gateway
Funding sources: Pivot-RP

Campus Life: Life@BMC
Science & Family
LMU Benefits
University Sports
JobBike Bavaria
More benefits at the BMC "What we offer"

Career Development

Menschen im Gespräch auf einer der BMC Brücken. — © D.Diefenbacher / LMU

We are committed to providing our doctoral researchers with comprehensive guidance and support throughout their professional development journey. LMU offers the opportunity to explore potential future career pathways, encouraging young researchers to engage in proactive career planning and development.

For your next career step, the LMU Career Services offer more than 100 career events & seminars a year as well as numerous personal advisory services.

The BMC is also well-connected with the neighboring Bavarian Biotech Cluster Development(BioM) which provides networking opportunities for early career talents with Biotech and Pharma companies.