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Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München: Mentoring & Junior Staff Development

A mentorship and junior staff development programme at LMU Munich School of Management supporting early‑career researchers on the path to professorship through one‑to‑one mentoring, training, networking and career‑related funding.

Who is it for?

Early-career researchers aiming for professorship

Programme overview

The LMU Munich School of Management Mentoring & Junior Staff Development programme supports outstanding early‑career researchers pursuing an academic career with the long‑term goal of becoming professors. The programme combines personalised mentoring with career development measures and targeted funding to strengthen academic trajectories.

What the programme offers

One‑to‑one mentoring: Mentees choose experienced professors from LMU or other universities to accompany their academic development.
Continuing education and networking: Workshops, training courses and networking opportunities to build skills and academic visibility.
Targeted funding: Support for career‑relevant expenses such as research assistance, travel for research, coaching, workshops and data acquisition.

Selection and governance

Mentees are selected on the basis of the quality of submitted applications and in line with LMU's diversity principles. The programme is overseen by a mentoring committee and operates together with the hosting institutes to administer approved funding and associated project arrangements.

Practical notes

Funding is intended to directly benefit the mentee's academic career and is administered via the mentee's institute according to institutional accounting procedures. Formal agreements and appropriate documentation are part of the support process.