As of 1 January 2019, the Ethics Committee will assess all new research proposals of FGGA researchers (including PhD research projects, excluding student research projects) using the 5 criteria set in the Code of Conduct for Research Integrity: honesty, scrupulousness, transparency, independence and…

From 2018-2025, researchers at our faculty conducted research within two themes of the Nederlands Sectorplan Rechtsgeleerdheid (information only available in Dutch): Institutions for Conflict Resolution and Empirical Legal Studies.

The IREC provides advice on matters relating to ethical conduct in research by ICLON staff. All research involving the collection, analysis, and/or storage of data from individuals must be submitted to IREC. IREC reviews research proposals against criteria for research ethics.

This page will be updated after the nomination of candidates. The elections for the faculty council will be held from 12-15 May 2025.

Time schedule 7 April Reference date and determination of electoral registers. On this day it is determined who can choose and who can apply. 8 and 9 April Submission of candidacy  If you want to fulfill a position in participation, you can apply with a digital form on 8 or 9 April (by 16.00 at…

The Faculty of Archeology has various committees that deal with a wide range of organizational topics: from the quality of education and research, to the careers of employees and the admission of students.  

The Career Service guides students and recent graduates in the transition from study to first job and in study choice and career questions during the bachelor's and master's phases.

The exam procedure supplies information on what is expected from you before, during and after the exam.

Programma boards are responsible for drawing up and properly implementing the educational programme of the study programmes. From year to year, the programme boards ensure that the education of the programmes is organised.

The Faculty Council is the main consultation and advisory body within the Faculty of Archaeology and plays an intermediary role between different segments of the organization of the Faculty. The Council has rights of approval and advice on a variety of issues concerning the Faculty. Its members also…

Leiden Law School has four overarching, interdisciplinary research focus areas: Sustainability and law Technology, law and justice Trust in institutions Law and empirical research

On 8 and 9 April 2025 until 16:00 hrs. candidates may be nominated for a position in the Faculty Council. Staff and students of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs can send the fully completed application form to the polling station of the Faculty of Governance and Global…

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. The PhD community at the Faculty of Archaeology is diverse, international, and interdisciplinary. The committee is run by…

Education and Student Affairs is responsible for the support of all Education processes at the Faculty of Archaeology. We work according to a service agreement. Our main tasks are: Curriculum coordination and administration Student advice Support of several educational committees Advice on educational…

The Permanent Committee for Academic Promotions (WeCo) consists of professors, including the chairman. They are appointed for four years and their fields are evenly spread across the disciplines of the faculty.  WeCo tasks and responsibilities: The committee's primary task is to advise the Faculty…

During your research for the university it is possible you discover something completely new, such as a therapeutic target, a new compound, a device, or a specific technique. You believe this discovery could ultimately be very useful to society. In that case we recommend you contact the Luris Business…

When you apply for a job, Leiden University receives certain information from you: personal details, your CV and your motivation letter. The Privacy Notice Job Applicants briefly describes how the University processes the data of job applicants.

The Programme Board International Studies is responsible for the teaching programme, i.e. for designing and implementing the teaching programme. The Board comprises of a member of the academic staff as Programme Chair, the Programme Manager, and two student reprentatives from International Studies.…

The Faculty Strategic Plan (FSP) 2022 – 2027, We are Humanities, sets out the faculty's ambitions for the coming years. The wealth of international academic knowledge about languages, cultures and societies worldwide, past and present, makes the Faculty of Humanities unique. The FSP describes how…

The Psychology Research Ethics Committee considers applications for ethical approval for research conducted within the Institute of Psychology. All studies and experiments conducted in psychology first must obtain ethical approval in order to protect participants' interests. Ruthie Pliskin – Social,…

The PhD Regulations are established by the Doctorate Board. The 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. 2024 PhD Regulations  The 2024 PhD Regulations became effective…

Responsibility JZ advises and supports the Executive Board, faculties and services in any legal matters that may arise. These can range from the implementation of educational legislation to handling objections, and from preparing and conducting legal proceedings on behalf of the University to drafting…

The Office for International Education deals with all aspects related to international education at Leiden Law School.

Nomination is open to managers and colleagues of team members. Also, programme committees can nominate.

Responsibility Archive management is responsible for archiving information connected with the policy and activities of Leiden University. This applies not only to research and education, but also to operational management. What does the department do? Since 2023, Archive management has been working…

When a breach of academic integrity in research is proven, the Executive Board of Leiden University or the Board of Governors of the LUMC can decide, following advice from the Academic Integrity Committee, that publications based on the research must be retracted. The retraction guidelines describe…

The Institute of Security and Global Affairs is managed by the Institute Board. They are appointed by the faculty from the scientific staff of the institute for a period of two years, in principle. The Institute Board is responsible for the workflow of the employees, and promotes consistency between…

Course and Examination Regulations (CER) state the contents of your programme and the specialisations within the programme. They also state the attainment levels of your programme. Furthermore, they contain regulations on examinations and the order in which courses should be taken. On the one hand,…

Research at Leiden Law School is concentrated in eight research programmes in which researchers from different (legal) disciplines work together. The Legitimacy and Effectiveness of Law & Governance in a world of multilevel jurisdictions The Progression of EU Law: Accommodating change and upholding…

The Leiden University Graduate School of Archaeology (GSA) coordinates the admission and registration procedures of all PhD researchers with a PhD graduation planned at the Faculty of Archaeology. The GSA monitors the full PhD track, from admission to graduation, supports (financially) both PhD ‘bottom…

Faculty Board and Office The Faculty is managed by the Faculty Board with assistance from the Faculty Office. Institutes Research and teaching at the Faculty is organised within 5 institutes.   Administrative Bodies and Committees An overview of the various administrative bodies and committees…

The final course examination regulation means that a student is given an extra chance to take an exam in a subject, deviating from the provisions in the Course and Examination Regulations (which state that an exam opportunity is offered twice a year per subject), with the aim of preventing a study delay…

The Research Committee of the Institute of Political Sciences advises the Institute Board on research and PhD policy. The committee consists of representatives from the thematic research clusters, the research grants coördinator and a chair. The current composition is as follows: Joop van Holsteyn Katharina…

LUC employs external teaching fellows from Leiden University or other universities and academic institutions to teach one or more courses at LUC. The vast majority of the external teaching fellows are active researchers and firmly embedded in the research groups at their home faculty. This contributes…

From 1 September 2025 to 1 September 2027, the following staff members have a seat on the Law Faculty Council: Name Party Lotte Baas the Progressive Party (PP) Esther van Ginneken the Progressive Party (PP) Bastiaan van Ganzen the Progressive Party (PP) Kirsten van der Tol the Progressive Party (PP)…

Meeting dates Deadline submission documents 24 September 2025 10 September 2025 29 October 2025 15 October 2025 26 November 2025 12 November 2025 28 January 2026 14 January 2026 25 February 2026 11 February 2026 25 March 2026 11 March 2026 29 April 2026 15 April 2026 …

The Board of Examiners determines in an impartial and competent manner whether a student possesses the knowledge, understanding and skills required to obtain a degree, as set out in the Course and Examination Regulations (OER).

Three unions represent Leiden University employees in the Local Consultative Body. The union delegation has at least six and no more than eight members who are appointed by their own unions: Unions Internal members External members AOb Nicole van Os (chair) Prof. dr. R.E. Breuker Mr. A. Charifi…

Students at Leiden University may be entitled to additional financial support from the university through the Regulations on Financial Support for Students. This support makes it possible to continue your studies if you have fallen behind.

These additional complaint regulation covers complaints that do not fall under Leiden University's other more specific complaint regulations or bodies, namely: the Ombudsperson the Confidential Counsellor for Unacceptable Behaviour the Complaints Committee for Unacceptable Behaviour…

The Leiden University Institute for Area Studies (LIAS) is devoted to the study of Asia and the Middle East from antiquity to the present time in a comparative and interdisciplinary perspective. Our research relies on a dynamic combination of area expertise and disciplines in the humanities and…

The psychologists for PhD candidates are available to help any PhD candidates at Leiden University who experience psychological issues resulting from their PhD process or directly affecting this. The PhD psychologists are familiar with the unique position of PhD candidates and can therefore provide…

On the 17th of June 2025, the Faculty Board adopted a policy outlining the framework for the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the faculty. The framework is applicable to staff members, and is intended to provide foundational principles for the use of the technology. It is expected that the…

The Faculty of Archaeology is the largest academic centre of Archaeology in the Netherlands. The Faculty ranks in the top ten worldwide in academic reputation and research impact (February 2021 QS World University Ranking by subject). The Faculty has a staff of more than 170…

The Faculty Board is responsible for the general management of the Faculty, as well as the administration and organization of the Faculty's teaching and research. The Faculty Board consists of four staff members, and one student assessor. They are supported by a Board Secretary.

The Institute of Public Administration is managed by the Institute Board, which consists of the Scientific Director, Director of Education, the student member and two other members. They are appointed by the faculty from the scientific staff of the institute for a period of two years, in…

Every MA programme has its own Board of Admissions, which determines, on the basis of the requirements of the MA programme concerned, whether a student can be admitted to that programme; if a student does not meet the requirements, the Board of Admissions specifies how he/she can still meet the…

The Student and Educational Affairs expertise centre (SEA) provides a wide array of support services for (international) students. These range from administrative services, including student admission and registration, to advisory services, such as student counselling and career orientation. SEA also…

The Regulations on Working for Third Parties (log in required)  describe the correct way to acquire funding from third parties. They apply not only to research activities but also, for instance, to teaching and to services provided in the public arena. The Regulations specify how you…