LMU Stipends for LERU Doctoral Summer Schools
Since 2010 LMU Munich grants stipends for the annual LERU Doctoral Summer School, that brings together doctoral researchers from some of the most renowned research universities in Europe.
The topic of the next LERU Doctoral Summer School is "Approaching climate change: different perspectives and methods". It is hosted by Lund University, Sweden, from June 13 to 18, 2027.
The one-week course focuses on climate change as a scientific and technological challenge and societal, political and cultural transformation process that demands interdisciplinary perspectives, methodological pluralism and critical reflection also on the role of universities and researchers in shaping sustainable futures. It explores how different disciplines approach climate change and sustainability transitions, with particular attention to urban governance, sustainable consumption, degrowth, energy communities, industrial transformation and inner–outer dimensions of sustainability. By combining theoretical reflection, interactive learning formats, games, field visits and panel discussions, the programme creates space for doctoral researchers to critically examine assumptions, methods and normative positions embedded in their own work and creating lasting networks among participants.
The LERU Doctoral Summer School 2027 welcomes participants from all disciplines.
The application deadline is January 12, 2027.
- Event
- LERU Doctoral Summer School
- Topic
- Approaching Climate Change – Different Perspectives and Methods
- Venue
- Lund University, Sweden
- Date
- June 13 to 18, 2027
- Official language
- English
- Costs
- There is a fee of 600 Euro per participant.
The GraduateCenterLMU grants stipends over 800 Euro to cover the participation fee and to support travel expenses based on real costs. - Target group
- Advanced doctoral candidates of LMU Munich from all disciplines (natural and life sciences, social sciences and humanities) whose research relates to climate change and sustainability transitions or lends itself to being related to them. Candidates must be registered doctoral candidates, be available for the entire duration of the Summer School and must be prepared to participate actively in all activities (discussions, group work and field visits), including preparatory work before the Summer School.
Fluency in both spoken and written English is essential. - Application
- The application must be submitted via the GraduateCenter application Portal.
Please prepare the following documents (as PDFs):
• A cover letter explaining your motivation to attend the LERU Doctoral Summer School (max. two pages)
• CV (The CV should especially address your academic activities.)
Please ask your official supervisor to send a letter of reference by email directly to the GraduateCenterLMU (graduatecenter@lmu.de). The letter can be written either in German or in English. - Application deadline
- January 12, 2027
- Selection procedure
- Doctoral candidates of LMU Munich will be selected on merit and other criteria to participate in the Summer School.
- Additional information
- LERU Doctoral Summer School – Preliminary Programme 2027 (PDF) (PDF, 604 KB)
Former LERU Doctoral Summer Schools - Contact
- For inquiries concerning the LMU stipends, please write an email to graduatecenter@lmu.de.
Important Notes
- Only complete applications that are submitted in due time will be considered.
- The reference letter must be received by the GraduateCenterLMU in due time.
- The selection process will take up to 6 to 8 weeks.