Medieval and Renaissance Studies

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.

Admission requirements

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

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International

International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Non-residents — Free.

EU/EEA

European Economic Area tuition fee is applicable to the students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. 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: 1,744–2,733 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Medieval and Renaissance Studies. A selection process will still be applied by the provider.

• SIST LMU Equality Scholarship — Provided by university, Grant 850 EUR, Deadline 22 Oct 2027, Need-based.
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, Grant Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026.
• Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD — Independent provider, Grant 1400 EUR, Merit-based.
• ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026.
• ACES Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026.
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider, Grant Various benefits, Merit-based.
• ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk) — Independent provider, Grant 1550 EUR, Deadline 31 Oct 2026.
• Amberscholar Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 6000 USD, Deadline 31 Jan 2027, Merit-based.
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based.
• Karl Schmidt Rottluff Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1200 EUR, Merit-based.
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027.
• Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based.
• Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider, Grant 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Need-based.
• PhD Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant 1920 EUR, Deadline Anytime.
• Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Independent provider, Grant Various benefits, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Need-based.
• Scholarship of the German National Academic Foundation — Independent provider, Grant 649 EUR, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Merit-based.
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1500 USD.
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider, Grant 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027.