Faculty of Science

PhD Guidelines and Regulations

What are the university's requirements for PhD candidates? How do you organise your PhD track? You read all about it in the regulations, guidelines and golden rules.

PhD guidelines

In the PhD guidelines you can find which facilities are available to PhD candidates and what options you have for training, supervision and career preparation.

PhD Regulations

In the PhD Regulations of Leiden University you will find the rules on appointing supervisors, co-supervisors and the doctorate and examining committees. You will also find the dissertation requirements.

Golden Rules

The Golden Rules for PhD supervision provide a set of best practices for both you and your supervisors. These ‘rules of conduct’ emphasise the shared responsibility of your supervisor and yourself. They also make clear what expectations may be held by you both.