LMU Mentoring
The Faculty of History and the Arts’ programme for the strategic support of outstanding early-career researchers
Supporting Emerging Scholars at the Faculty of History and the Arts
The LMU Mentoring Programme of the Faculty of History and the Arts supports the academic career development of early-career researchers, with a particular emphasis on addressing structural disadvantages. It is therefore primarily aimed at groups that still remain underrepresented in academic leadership positions. The initial funding period is two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension.
The programme provides close mentoring and structured support through measures designed to strengthen mentees in pursuing an academic career, including:
- Close, personal interaction between mentors and mentees
- Workshops and coaching sessions
- Support for individual initiatives
Do you have any questions? Feel free to send us an email.
2026: Workshops, seminars, networking events
This list is constantly being updated
- February: End-of-term gathering with all mentees
Mentors
Mentees
| Mentees | Field of Study | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. des. Matilde Cartolari | Art History | Research Associate |
| Dr. Mary Frazer | Ancient History | Akademische Rätin a. Z. |
| Dr. Helene Roth | Art History | Research Associate |
| Dr. Sina Steglich | Modern and Contemporary History | Akademische Rätin a. Z. |
| Dr. Poppy Tushingham | Ancient History | Akademische Rätin a. Z. |
| Lilia Gaivan, M.A. | Art History | Doctoral Candidate |
| Cécile Hauser, M.A. | History of Science | Doctoral Candidate |
| Constanze Jeitler, M.A. | Modern and Contemporary History | Research Associate |
| Isabel Kimpel, M.A. | Medieval History | Research Associate |
| Amelie Mittlmeier, M.A. | History of Science | Doctoral Candidate |
| Anna Raisich, M.A. | Theatre Studies | Doctoral Candidate |
| Christoph Schuller, M.A. | Musicology | Doctoral Candidate |
| Cynthia Stöckle, M.A. | Medieval History | Research Associate |
Essential Information
Before you start:
Application and Billing
Please submit a written application to your mentor.
Your application should include:
- A short explanation of why you need the funding.
- A brief cost overview, quote, or estimate of your expected expenses, depending on the type of funding you are applying for.
For billing purposes, please submit the complete documentation together with the mentor-approved application to the Dean's Office.
Applications
The current funding period has been running since April 2025. Special calls and application opportunities for the program will be published on this website.
Mentoring Programme: Previous Rounds
- February: English Writing Workshop with Jeremiah Hendren
- Mai: Start-of-term and introduction of the new mentees
- November: Update meeting with reports on current projects from all mentees
- November: Simulated appointment committee: Preparing for appointment procedures
In addition, there were ongoing activities throughout the year, including individual coaching, initiatives and projects.
Workshops, Seminars, Networking Events
- June: Workshop "Publikationsstrategien innerhalb der deutschsprachigen Wissenschaftsgemeinschaft"
- July: Workshop "Berufungsmythen"
- February: Semester Closing Event with Mentees
- February: 2-Day Application and Appointment Training; Presenter: Franziska Jantzen
Workshops, Seminars, Networking Events
- February: Workshop "Erfolg weiblich"; Presenter: Monika Scheddin
- October: 2-Day Workshop "Karriereentwicklung" with Individual Coaching Sessions;
Presenter: Dr. Beate Scholz
Workshops, Seminars, Networking Events
- March: dhv Seminar on Gender Equality, Maternity Protection, and Parental Leave
- May: Kick-Off Meeting with Introduction of New Mentees
- June: Information Session on ERC Starting Grants with Q&A and Discussion; Presenter: Greta Küppers from LMU Research Services
- October: Workshop "Erfolgreich wissenschaftlich Publizieren & Grundlagen akademischen Schreibstils" including Individual Consultation; Presenter: Jakob Horstmann
- December: Semester Meeting with Project Presentations and Mentees' Reports
Mentoring Program two year in Pandemic
- February: Workshop "Karriereplanung"; Presenter: Dr. Beate Scholz
- March: Following the February workshop, individual coaching sessions with Dr. Scholz were held to support mentees in planning their academic careers.
- April: Kick-Off Meeting at the Start of the Summer Semester – Introduction of New Mentees.
- September: 2-Day [Online] Coaching: Confident Presentation in Academic Talks, with Individual Consultation; Presenter: Dr. Susanne Frölich-Steffen.
- November: Career Entry for Master's Students in and beyond Academia; Workshop with Marina Moskvina and Dr. Manuela Rienks.
- December: Semester Meeting (online): Project Presentations and Mentees' Reports, Lecture by Kris Palmieri (Toronto) on Career Paths in the Anglo-American Academic World.
Mentoring Program under Pandemic Conditions
- February: 2-Day Seminar "Führungskompetenzen"/"Laterale Führung" with Dr. Anette Hammerschmidt, including follow-up workshops.
- April: Kick-Off Meeting at the Start of the Summer Semester – Perspectives in the Corona Semester
- July: Application Trainig, Coaching for Appointment Procedures: Charting Your Own Path in Academia with Franziska Jantzen.
- July: Semester Closing Meeting: Experience Exchange, Perspectives
- October: Academic Writing Workshop with Marc Abernathy.
- November: Kick-Off Meeting at the Start of the Winter Semester – Outlook for the Upcoming Semester.