Work for third parties by professors
Leiden University publishes an overview of the ancillary positions of its professors.
The overview of ancillary positions is available as an Excel file and is updated daily. Retired professors and their ancillary positions are not included.
Download overviewAn overview of regular and externally funded endowed chairs (page in Dutch) has been online since 2023.
Transparency is important
With this new list, Dutch universities are aiming to improve the disclosure of data on professors' ancillary work and contribute to transparency about these activities. Universities share the opinion of the Minister of Education, Culture and Science that it must be clear who is involved in funding professorial chairs and scientific research, what work for third parties professors carry out and how this relates to their work at the university. This will eliminate any impression of conflicts of interest.
Confidence in academia
Confidence in academia is an important condition for collaboration between academia and industry. This research collaboration with external parties contributes to the quality of scientific research and education, and is important for knowledge transfer to society. Universities and researchers are also expected to be closely involved with society.