Overview

The Middle Ages and Renaissance are researched at the LMU in a specialist diversity that is unique in Germany. The Medieval and Renaissance Studies doctoral program at Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich is intended to make it easier for young scientists to integrate into the stimulating research landscape in Munich at an early stage.

Features

The ZMR networks the relevant activities in research and teaching, which are carried out at the LMU in a density and excellence that is unique in Germany.

With the establishment of an interdisciplinary and cross-faculty doctoral program, which is headed by the spokespersons of the ZMR, young scientists should benefit from the interdisciplinary expertise gathered in the ZMR.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

In the winter semester, at least two of the ZMR professors jointly lead a research seminar with an interdisciplinary question and objective, in the context of which, however, project presentations by doctoral students are always welcome.

In the summer semester, the scientific coordinator of the ZMR organizes a doctoral student meeting in the form of a one- to two-day colloquium.

The individual projects are presented and methodical-theoretical questions are discussed. In the exchange between doctoral students, interdisciplinary relevant problems of working on dissertation projects can also be reflected on and solution strategies can be developed together.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

München, Germany

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

a letter of motivation in which you formulate the reasons for the application on one or two pages

a tabular curriculum vitae, which primarily describes your scientific career

an exposé of your dissertation project (two to four pages) with a work plan and schedule (one page) and a selection list of the relevant research literature (one page)

the names of the university professors who are to be supervisors of the doctoral project (suggestions can be made if no agreements have been made yet)

All school and university leaving certificates (the grade of the master’s thesis and the overall grade of the degree must be shown)

a summary of the master thesis (one page)

Evidence of knowledge of one or more relevant source languages

for applicants who already have a written confirmation of supervision from a primary supervisor at the LMU: a copy of the confirmation of supervision

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are no tuition fees for doctoral studies, only a semester fee of 152,30 €.

Living costs

München

Germany

1078 - 1689 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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