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Graduation Day 2026 & 20th Anniversary GSN-LMU

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2026 marks a special edition of Graduation Day, as we also celebrate the 20th anniversary of the GSN & MCN. Join us on July 10th, 2026 in the Great Aula of the LMU main building to honour the newest graduates, commemorate the accomplishments of the two entities in the past 20 years, and set the stage for the coming ones.

Applications to the GSN now open

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Contribute to answering one of the most exciting questions in modern life sciences: how does our brain work? The GSN now welcomes applications for its programs starting in October 2026. Application deadline is February 16th, 2026! Take the first step to becoming a GSN student and apply here!

Deadline for application reference letters

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Make sure to remind your referees to submit their recommendations by the deadline (February 23rd, 2026, at 12:00 (noon) CET). Only complete applications with two reference letters received within the deadline can be considered. More information on our page for prospective students.

Welcome to the Graduate School of Systemic Neurosciences!

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Under the umbrella of the Munich Center of Neurosciences - Brain & Mind (MCN), the Graduate School of Systemic Neuroscience (GSN) coordinates with a network of research groups to provide a stimulating environment for novel formulation of ideas and development of new concepts. Find out more about us.

Interested in a neuroscience course of study?

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The Graduate School of Systemic Neurosciences offers integrated programs of study, taking students from their bachelor to a master or doctoral degree. Its interdisciplinary Master and PhD programs are tuition free, entirely taught in English, and fully compatible with the ECTS grading system.

Meet the GSN up-close!

Understanding the brain

The GSN introduces itself in a series of videos, from structure to faculty and its students, career perspectives and research areas. Meet our graduate school firsthand from a group of current and graduate students, as well as faculty members, who share their experiences at the GSN.

Community at the GSN

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There is more to life at GSN than just science. We seek to build close relationships, both among students, as well as between students and faculty. To accomplish this, the graduate school regularly organizes events, workshops, get-togethers, and excursions. Glance over our Community page for more details.

Wondering what neuroscience seminars are occurring this week?

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Check the Munich Neuroscience Calendar for a listing of activities with a focus on neurosciences. The Calendar features announcements regarding talks, conferences and symposia, as well as other relevant events. Learn more about guests and upcoming events at renowned research institutions across and around Munich.

Announcements

  • Save the date Grad Day 2026_s

    10.07.2026 · 2026

    20th Anniversary of GSN & MCN on July 10th, 2026

    Save the date for next year's graduation day, when we will celebrate not only a new cohort of graduates, but also the 20th anniversary of the GSN & MCN. more

  • mbd

    12.06.2026 · 2026

    Registrations open: Munich Brain Day 2026

    We are excited to announce the continuation of a major initiative within the framework of the Munich Center for Neurosciences: The 4th Munich Brain Day on June 12, 2026! Register now. more

  • neurizons 2026 teaser

    19.05.2026 – 22.05.2026 · 2026

    12th biennial NEURIZONS Conference

    held in Goettingen, Germany, from May 19th-22nd, 2026, with keynote lectures from Frank Winkler and Yukie Nagai more

  • gsn conference 2026

    26.03.2026 – 27.03.2026 · 2026

    GSN Students' Conference

    Get ready to supercharge the way you communicate neuroscience! Official registration for the GSN Conference 2026 is now open.🎉 more

  • Label Neu grün

    24.03.2026 · 2024

    Tandem Seminar Series UQ-QBI-SBMS / LMU-MCN-GSN

    The next meeting will take place on March 24th, 2026, and will look into the topic of "Neural Circuits and Behaviour" more

  • jobs-teaser

    04.02.2026 · 2026

    Job opening at the GSN

    To advance further cross-institutional development of the MSc and PhD programs in Neuroscience within the framework of the Synergy Cluster of Excellence we are looking for a Coordinator Program Development in Neuroscience more

  • mnl_2026_poster

    02.02.2026 · 2026

    Munich Neuroscience Lecture Series

    A new series of talks is planned every year under the well-established Munich Neuroscience Lecture, with seminars scheduled on every first available Monday of the month, at 5:00 pm. more

  • news-teaser

    17.12.2025 · 2025

    GSN Faculty members secure lucrative grants

    Congratulations from the GSN community to faculty members Martin Dichgans, Arthur Liesz and Sophia Stoeklein on securing DFG and ERC funding for their projects! more

  • 2025_talking_science_teaser

    16.12.2025 – 17.12.2025 · 2025

    Talking Science 2025

    György Buzsáki, Professor of Neuroscience at NYU School of Medicine, will be this year's guest on December 16th-17th at the LMU Biocenter more

  • happy-holidays

    16.12.2025 · 2025

    Our year in pictures

    Looking back on 2025, we are glad to have supported our community grow and develop, as more events and initiatives are planned to take place in 2026 more

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