The Leiden University Institute for History welcomes visiting researchers, lecturers and professors from outside Leiden University that wish to conduct research or teach at the institute.

If you would like to be a visiting researcher at the Institute for History please first contact a senior staff member or (potential) supervisor for approval. For this you can visit our staff overview on the website. After approval has been given, the request will be assessed by the Management Team of the Institute. The eligibility of candidates will be considered in light of their past performance and the extent to which their planned project relates to the research of the institute. 

Application

In order to arrange all the formalities, please submit your application for guest research at least four months before the planned stay to the management of the Institute for History, to Director of Research, Prof. dr. D.A. (Damian) Pargas, via e-mail: d.a.pargas@hum.leidenuniv.nl
The application should include a cv and a cover letter, in which you also inform us whether you will receive a monthly scholarship or grant to cover your living expenses in the Netherlands, the amount of the allowance and the period for which it will be awarded. If you are still applying for a scholarship, please make sure this covers the monthly IND living expenses minumum, otherwise we cannot accept your application.

Researchers from outside the EU

Researchers from outside the European Union, including PhD Candidates and lecturers, who wish to stay in the Netherlands beyond the period permitted by a standard visa, require a valid work and/or residence permit in order to stay at the Leiden University Institute for History. Further information is available on the website of the Service Centre International Staff.

Fees

The Institute's Management Team has established the following fees for the 2026-2027 academic year:

• Guest fee for a visit of up to three months: EUR 250

• Guest fee for an extended visit (up to six months): EUR 700

Dutch VAT will be added to these amounts. For information on VAT rates, please see the Dutch government's guidance on VAT rates and exemptions.

The availability of a guest workspace is subject to capacity.