PhDs

Do you want to obtain a PhD or are you supervising a PhD candidate? Here you will find everything regarding the PhD track: from admission and the dissertation formatting requirements to the regulations and the final completion and ceremony.

Postdocs

Support regarding career guidance and training is available specifically for postdocs. You can also read about opportunities to collaborate with renowned researchers, provide teaching, and find practical assistance for international staff.

Policy and vision

How does the university position itself in the academic world? Discover more here about our internationalisation strategy, data science research programmes, and the strategic collaboration within the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus alliance.

Research support

Are you looking for help setting up or conducting your research? Through the Research Support Portal and the Research Support Network, you can immediately find the right channels for support, allowing you to get started efficiently.

External research funding

Do you want to apply for a grant or are you looking for funding for your project? Here you will find information on external funding sources and the support available for writing and submitting your applications.

Internal research funding

In addition to external grants, the university also offers its own funding opportunities. View the Kiem, Groei, and Bloei programmes here and discover how the Leiden University Global Fund can support your international projects.

ICT and research

Which digital tools do you need for your data? Read all about data management, the use of Qualtrics for surveys, secure collaboration tools, and software to smartly manage your publications and data.

Impact

Do you want your research to have a societal or scientific impact? Use the step-by-step plan to work towards greater impact and view the different forms of impact you can achieve with your work.

Quality and integrity

What are the rules regarding ethics and academic integrity? Here you will find information on the ethics committees, research assessments, working for third parties, and the codes of conduct that safeguard the quality of our research.

Publishing

Ensure that your publications are easily findable and accessible. Here you will find guidelines on copyright, Open Access publishing, and the use of LUCRIS and Scholarly Publications to register and share your work.

Research with animals

Does your research involve laboratory animals? Read here about the strict legislation and regulations, the ethical review, and the careful procedures that must be followed to guarantee responsible research.