The PhD programme of the Institute for Philosophy is embedded in the Graduate School of Humanities. The Institute for Philosophy is an active research unit with a strong international reputation. It provides a stimulating environment for post-graduate research in the field of philosophy.

Doing a PhD is both demanding and rewarding. Whether it is a step in your academic career, or the crown on your university education, doctoral research calls for intellectual prowess, creativity, and stamina. Leiden University’s Institute of Political Science offers you a professional and supporting…

Currently, the Institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (CADS) hosts almost 50 PhD candidates working on a wide variety of topics.

Each institute has a PhD Council that represents the PhD candidates of their respective institute.

LUCAS offers education, guidance, and development opportunities to PhD candidates researching the relationships between the arts and society, in fields aligned with one of our three research clusters. We are strongly committed to high-quality, innovative research conducted with integrity. The Institute…

The PhD Committee is a bottom-up initiative that aims to create an open, active, and fun environment for all PhD candidates working at Leiden University’s Faculty of Archaeology.

Leiden University prescribes no strict regulations with regard to the format and structure of a PhD dissertation. For PhD dissertations at the LACDR the following may serve as a guide:

As a supervisor, you are responsible for the adequate supervision of your PhD candidate. Read here about your duties as supervisor and the procedures relating to this as well as which forms you will need.

As a supervisor, you are responsible for the supervision of your PhD candidate. Read here about your duties as supervisor and the procedures relating to this as well as which forms you will need.

LION offers a PhD program in which candidates carry out independent research on a specific topic, culminating in a PhD thesis.

A PhD track consists of original scientific research under the supervision of a professor, which takes on average 4 years.

Information about doctorates and application procedures for PhD positions at ICLON

Both within Leiden University and in the external partner universities PhD-research is conducted which is directly or indirectly related to regional integration.

The Leiden University doctoral / PhD programme takes around four years of study and consists of independent and original research under the supervision of a professor.

The PhD Council represents all PhD candidates affiliated with the Leiden University Academy for Creative and Performing Arts (ACPA) and promote their interest.

LIAS staff has a strong track record in supervising internationally competitive PhD research in Asian studies, Middle Eastern studies, and the study of religion. Our graduates go on to work in a range of professional fields, academic and other. This page provides information for prospective and current…

Research in and through the artistic practice

When, after four years or more, you have finished your manuscript, it is time to request the Graduation Formalities to start the defence procedure.

Who can you contact for support and advice?

The Leiden University Centre for Linguistics (LUCL) has a longstanding tradition in research in the world’s languages and features unique linguistic expertise. At LUCL, we help develop interdisciplinary approaches to linguistic phenomena by facilitating the interaction between data-driven and theory-driven…

When you have completed the doctorate track at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences you are eligible for a Faculty subsidy of € 1500,- maximum.

The following staff members are currently part of the LIAS PhD Council

Science, Leiden Institute of Chemistry (LIC)

A full overview of THEOR PhD theses.

Science, Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS)

Develop EPR instrumentation and methodology to investigate intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs).

A full overview of MCBIM PhD theses.

A full overview of MacBio PhD Theses.

A full overview of CASC PhD theses.

A full overview of BPOC/SSNMR PhD theses.

As of April 10, 2018, the Faculty of Humanities has appointed a confidential advisor for PhD candidates. Besides a confidential advisor for all PhD candidates at Faculty level, each Institute of the Faculty of Humanities also has one (or two) PhD counsellor(s). On this page you can read who they are…

The PhD regulations set out who is eligible to be a PhD candidate, what the tasks of the supervisor and co-supervisor are and which criteria the dissertation has to meet. The PhD guidelines lay down the minimal requirements for the supervision, training and available facilities for PhD candidates.

Every LACDR PhD candidate has access to the SharePoint teamsite of the LACDR PhD group. This site is specially and only for PhD candidates of the LACDR. We strive to collect here all relevant PhD information and to stimulate the collaboration and communication in the LACDR PhD community.

More information on the PhD Regulations, Guidelines and Golden Rules.

Every year, around 400 PhD candidates defend their dissertation at Leiden University, spread across all the University’s different disciplines.

There are several PhD platforms and organisations, representing PhD candidates within the Faculty of Archaeology and within Leiden University and without.

Thank you for your interest in doing PhD research at the Leiden Graduate School of Humanities. Below you will find information on how to start your PhD at Humanities in Leiden.

The objective of the PhD Education and Supervision program is to educate PhD candidates in becoming professionals who are competent to conduct scientific research in the field of the pharmaceutical sciences independently.

If you experience problems related to your PhD that you cannot solve yourself, you can contact the confidential counsellor for PhD candidates.

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Thank you for your interest in doing PhD research at the Graduate School of Social and Behavioural Sciences of Leiden University. How to start your PhD at our Graduate School is explained on this webpage.

Receiving a PhD degree is considered the highest educational proof of possessing the research skills necessary to carry out independent academic research. PhD students are stimulated to present research results at international scientific meetings and publish in high-ranking scientific journals. Doing…

You have chosen to do a PhD track at Leiden University. What do you need to know when your start conducting research for a PhD? Read more about:

Thank you for your interest in doing PhD research at the Leiden Graduate School of Science. The Graduate School of Science offers 9 PhD Programmes, spanning the entire spectrum of science. If you have a Master's degree, are proficient in English, and share a fascination with science, it may be possible…

As a PhD candidate you can experience problems in the relationship with your supervisor or co-supervisor, with your immediate superior, colleagues or other PhD candidates. If you are unable to solve these problems you can turn to the PhD confidential advisor for PhD candidates.

You are enrolled as a PhD candidate in the Graduate School of Science at Leiden University. During your PhD track, you will not only work on your manuscript, but also take part in courses focusing on academic skills, as well as transferable skills. The tab 'PhD Training Programme' on the left provides…

You have chosen to do a PhD track at Leiden University. What do you need to know when your start conducting research for a PhD?

The Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies offers PhD candidates a flexible programme and a stimulating research environment. It is a programme particularly attractive to and designed for 'external' PhD candidates (buitenpromovendi), that work part-time or full-time and who seek to pursue in…

Thank you for your interest in doing PhD research at the Leiden Graduate School of Governance and Global Affairs.

PhD candidates are encouraged to start thinking about their future career well before the defence of their thesis.