Support in case of conflicts
Every doctoral thesis has ups and downs - that's perfectly normal and many conflicts can already be resolved with a little distance and a clarifying conversation. However, if conflicts do arise in the course of your work that make you feel like you need support, you should know that you are not alone.
In many cases, just the advice of your TAC members can be very helpful. If possible, seek a confidential conversation with one of your TAC members. Often, they can be helpful to you, especially in scientific conflicts.
However, although supervisors, group leaders, and coordinators are usually the first points of contact for information and advice, certain situations may require you to turn to people outside your own group or department. In the case of family concerns, personal crises in your professional life, crises in professional development, discrimination, sexual harassment or scientific misconduct, it is good to have the following contacts at hand.
The graduate center offers a good overview on many resources surrounding a dissertation, including researching, research data management, writing, publishing and good scientific practice: https://www.graduatecenter.uni-muenchen.de/promotion/dissertation/index.html#publizieren.
Diversity@LMU
LMU provides university members with a wide range of options for dealing with conflicts and discrimination — actively contributing to a discrimination-free environment with equal opportunities.
Counseling and contacts in case of conflict:
- Counseling and contacts for students: Complaints office for employees (staff council)
- Counseling for doctoral candidates at the LMU Graduate Center
Dealing with discrimination or sexual harassment:
Research Integrity
In case of questions or concerns about scientific misconduct or questionable practice:
- for doctoral candidates at the Helmholtz Zentrum München: Good Scientific Practice
- DFG Guidelines for Safeguarding Good Scientific Practice
- The German Research Ombudsman
Sexual (Mis)conduct
Information about support in the case of sexual misconduct
- for doctoral candidates at the Helmholtz Zentrum München: Gender Equality
Work conflicts
In cases of conflicts with employer, colleagues or relating to working conditions
Special Issue Counseling
For researchers with diversity or mental health issues, chronic illness or disability
- LMU Heathy University – mental health and well-being
Intercultural Counseling
For support regarding cultural issues in academics, work and leisure time:
Family Services
Support helping to make career and family compatible
- for doctoral candidates at the Helmholtz Zentrum: Gleichstellungsbeauftragten
- Notfallmamas (emergency child care)
Campus Ministry Counseling
For all issues, open to students and employees
Social Support for International Students
Support services through the LMU International Office:
- Study Scholarships
- Study Completion Scholarships
- Emergency financial assistance
- TutoRIA excursion program
- Support info GraduateCenter