The main language in the programme is English. Some faculties also require proficiency in German. Prospective applicants should check with the relevant faculty about their requirements.
The transformation of the environment is one of the greatest challenges facing us at present and in the future. The environment and human society are inextricably linked; they impact one another. Ecological changes affect societal power structures and vice versa. The complex interrelationship between environment and society requires attention from multiple academic disciplines and a dialogue between the sciences and humanities.
The Doctoral Programme in Environment and Society promotes both disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary approaches. It also offers opportunities for international network building. The members of the Academic Board of the doctoral programme belong to different disciplines and fields, including Human Geography, Environmental Humanities, History, American Studies, Anthropology, and Comparative Literature. Colloquia and workshops with international scholars provide candidates with a forum where they can present and discuss their research. Strong ties to international academic networks and an excellent institutional and research-oriented infrastructure provide ideal conditions for doctoral research.
Additional support is offered by the GraduateCenter.
Doctoral candidates in the programme must fulfil the requirements for a doctorate in their chosen discipline. These requirements vary from subject to subject but usually involve attending a graduate seminar ("Oberseminar" or equivalent) over a minimum of three or four semesters. This course will usually be taught by the candidate's main supervisor. Doctoral students must also write and publish a doctoral thesis or, in some cases, a series of articles (cumulative thesis). The doctoral programme in Environment and Society is designed to offer candidates a range of academic activities to strengthen both their academic profile and their soft skills. It goes beyond the range of an individual doctoral degree in a particular discipline, preparing them for careers in academia and beyond. In addition to the requirements for doctoral study within their chosen discipline, members of the doctoral programme are required to do the following:
a) They must attend the international and interdisciplinary "Lunchtime Colloquium" series, which takes place weekly during the semester at the Rachel Carson Center, for at least four semesters (totalling around fifty sessions) over the course of the programme. The Lunchtime Colloquium provides insights into new research related to the environment.
b) They must attend the doctoral workshops ("Doktorandentage", doctoral retreats) organised within the programme. These workshops aim to provide a networking opportunity and to give candidates a platform to present their research to fellow students, members of the wider RCC community, and other interested parties. Candidates should present their work at a minimum of two such workshops over the course of their membership in the programme.
c) Attend at least one soft skills workshop (e.g. Academic Writing in English, Didactics, Project Management, etc.) offered by the LMU GraduateCenter, the LMU Center for Leadership and People Management, or another provider. Certified participation in one of these workshops is a programme requirement, but participants are encouraged to attend as many as they find useful.
d) They must attend a minimum of two academic conferences, preferably presenting their own research.
e) They must attend regular meetings (individual progress meetings and information meetings) with the programme coordinator. These meetings allow candidates to exchange information about the programme and about individual challenges and work progress. By the end of their first semester in the programme, candidates should submit a timetable for their dissertation to their supervisors and the programme coordinator. This timetable will form the basis of progress checks.
Basic fee of 97 EUR + additional fee for the Deutschlandticket
https://www.lmu.de/en/workspace-for-students/abc-study-guide/semester-ticket/index.html
In the capital of Bavaria, you should calculate around 1,500 EUR per month.
LMU Travel Grant, LMU Completion Grant, etc.
Candidates must have a Master's degree or equivalent (with thesis) with exceptionally good grades. They must fulfil Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München's doctoral programme admission requirements.
The International Office helps visiting academics, PhD students, and postdocs who are relocating to Munich to find accommodation.
For further information, please visit the following link: https://www.lmu.de/en/study/important-contacts/international-office/index.html
Rooms in shared flats are common on the private market and reasonably priced at 600-1,000 EUR per month in the central parts of Munich.
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