The Graduate School Life Science Munich (LSM-LMU) offers an international doctoral programme in the life sciences, covering Anthropology, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Genetics, Microbiology, Plant Sciences, Systematics, and Zoology. It is aimed at highly motivated and well-qualified next-generation researchers at one of Europe’s top universities. The research training on a specific project is complemented by seminars, retreats, methods courses, transferable skills training, and participation conferences. LSM calls for doctoral applications on a yearly basis, open from the 1st of September until the 24th of October 2025. Please find below the doctoral projects´ descriptions: PI funded projects- National and international candidates are welcome to apply https://www.lsm.bio.lmu.de/apply/pdh_projects/lsm-doctoral-projects/index.html DAAD-GSSP associated projects- Only international (non-German) applicants, who have not been in Germany longer than 15 months by the nomination time (around Feb/March 2025) at the DAAD are eligible for the DAAD-GSSP scholarships! https://www.lsm.bio.lmu.de/apply/pdh_projects/pdh_projects_daad-lsm/index.html CSC-LMU associated projects- Only Chinese candidates are eligible for the CSC scholarships. https://www.lsm.bio.lmu.de/apply/pdh_projects/pdh_projects_csc-lsm/index.html You hold or currently pursuing a Master's degree (MSc) in biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biophysics, biotechnology, medicine or in another related discipline. Fluency in both written and spoken English. As a doctoral candidate of the Graduate School LSM, you will be part of a vibrant, diverse, active, and truly international research community. We value interdisciplinarity, as it allows you to expand your research network and exposes you to new perspectives and ideas for solving complex research problems and pursuing novel research findings. We aim to prepare young life scientists for the new era of molecular, systems-oriented biosciences. LSM doctorates are given the opportunity to learn and master a variety of techniques. Furthermore, the graduate program holds various workshops and seminars to impart skills that are indispensable for every thoughtful and responsible scientist. The LSM coordination office, together with the student council and the LSM buddy support initiative, assists you with many administrative matters to ensure a smooth onboarding in Munich and at LMU.