The introduction weeks team organises the introduction weeks for prospective students. The aim is to introduce prospective students to study, city and student life, and university-wide themes such as student welfare, safe study climate, sustainability, D&I through the introduction weeks. It does…

A substantial part of PhD candidates have an increased risk for mental health problems, stress complaints or burnout. As of April 1, 2022, Leiden University has appointed a psychologist especially for PhD candidates: Agnes van Rossum.

The PhD Council represents the interests of all LUCAS PhDs, internal, external, and otherwise contracted. It consists of five members who are appointed by the Academic Director for a period of two years. The Council meet every two months with the LUCAS Management Team to discuss matters concerning the…

Handbook Doctoral Training Program

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. 2023 PhD Regulations  The 2023 PhD Regulations became…

The Graduate School of Legal Studies is responsible for the training and well-being of PhD candidates.                                   PhD candidates External PhD candidates Supervisors Deanship of PhD Studies…

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…

The PhD psychologist can offer support to all Leiden University PhD candidates who are experiencing psychological issues that are either caused by, or are directly affecting, their PhD trajectory.  The PhD psychologist is very much aware of the unique position occupied by PhD candidates and as…

  The Pre-PhD Programme is aimed at students who would like to obtain a PhD. Interested? Look for more information. 

Procedure registration as an external PhD candidate

Read which conditions apply for PhD defences.

The Graduate School of Law has a Deanship of PhD Studies which is assisted by the administrative staff of the Department of Research. The responsibilities includes: -              holding start and exit meetings with doctoral candidates…

As of 1 January 2018, Leiden Law School has appointed a confidential counsellor for PhD candidates. On this page you can read what this person can do for you if in your position as a PhD candidate you experience problems for which you need external assistance.

Rules and Policies for PhD fellows within the Leiden Law School.

Rules and Policies for PhD candidates within the Leiden Law School.

Rules and Policies for contract PhD within the Leiden Law School.

Training and Supervision Plan for PhD Candidates within the Leiden Law School.

Training and Supervision Plan for Contract PhD within the Leiden Law School.

Training and Supervision Plan for PhD fellows within the Leiden Law School.