Welcome to the PhD Portal of LIACS! Below you find information on the PhD coordinator, the PQRS programme, and the PhD coach

The PhD Coordinator, Marloes van der Nat is the link between LIACS and the Graduate School of the Faculty of Science. She oversees all administrative procedures from registration to graduation, including Lucris, for every PhD candidate. As the primary contact point for PhD candidates and staff, the PhD Coordinator also establishes relationships with all candidates and handles confidential matters and referrals to counselors.

PQRS, Progress Quality Research Support, is an overarching independent program to support the interests of all PhD candidates. It monitors together with the PhD candidate their progress and identifies issues, facilitates solutions, and advises the Scientific Director. The PQRS team consists of a Scientific Chair, currently Prof. Dr. Jetty Kleijn, and the PhD Coordinator.

 The LIACS PhD Coach, Alexandra Blank, offers PhD candidates personalized support and advice to ensure their well-being amidst the challenges they face. Moreover she is involved in the organization of PhD activities to build a community feeling.

Together the PhD Coordinator, PQRS and the PhD Coach play a pivotal role in guiding the PhD candidates during their PhD trajectory.