Here you will find questions and answers about Vidatum.

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For conducting experiments involving animals, you need a project license and a valid research plan. On this page, you will read what this entails and how to submit these documents. You will also find other relevant information regarding conducting research involving animals here.

Leiden University strives to provide equal opportunities for students with disabilities. With this aim, the Barrier-Free Studying project works with both staff and students to promote awareness, share knowledge and propose improvements in the following areas:

Are you an FSW lecturer with a great idea to innovate your teaching? Put your idea into practice with a Grassroots or Grass Shoots grant!

Do you want to post an announcement or report any content that needs changing? If so, please contact the web editorial team for your faculty or department.

Vidatum will provide support during the pre-award phase of grant applications.

Do you have a question about submitting an invoice? Or do you need help with procurement? Below you will find more information.

In 2014, Leiden University launched the Teachers’ Academy to reward top talents in education and stimulate educational innovation.

On 27 May 2025, the Executive Board decided to establish a Committee on Human Rights / Conflict Zones.

Do you have a good idea for innovating in education? Or are you seeking funding for a current or recently completed project? Various grants and funding schemes are available for innovation in education.

Vidatum is a project management tool that helps researchers and research support professionals with applying for, managing and reporting on externally funded research projects.

De Universiteit Leiden zet in op de versterking van de ondersteuning voor onderzoekers en onderzoeksgroepen bij extern gefinancierde onderzoeksprojecten.

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Vidatum is a research management tool for grants and research projects that assists researchers and research support staff in meeting the requirements of funders in terms of applying for, managing and accounting for externally funded research projects.

Are you an FSW lecturer or involved in teaching and do you have a good idea for Lifelong Learning (LLO) education, i.e. education for professionals? Put your idea into practice with an LLO Seed Grant!

If you’re inspired to introduce innovations or have plans to update a course or learning pathway, the tips and starting points given here may be helpful.

The Comenius innovation programme for higher education and universities of applied science gives teachers the resources to implement their vision for education. Every year, the programme creates the conditions for a wide range of teaching innovations to flourish. The government’s aim with this programme…

The Andrea Evers Fund provides funding for innovative, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary projects in the area of health and well-being.

As a PhD candidate, you work with data. To keep (personal) data as secure as possible, the university has established an information security policy.

All the information about the Leiden University Global Fund (LUGF) funding instrument is given here, specifically the seed funding options for collaboration with regional partners. The LUGF awards seed funding to support regional collaborative initiatives.

On this page you will read all about the Kiem funding tool.

Are you a researcher or educator passionate about connecting your work with societal needs and actors? Do you want to learn and experience how to integrate civic engagement into your work while building meaningful partnerships and enhancing your impact? This hands-on, interdisciplinary training is designed…

Congratulations on your awarded grant. Here is a checklist of what to do next and who you will need to involve to get your project started.

Standard software is provided through the Software Centre.

Alongside allowances for business travel, commuting and relocation, there are also a number of smaller allowances for which you may qualify. Find out more about the meal allowance, emergency response team allowance, computer glasses allowance and the trade union contribution.

If you wish to start a project site for a temporary Leiden University project, or if you need a new domain name, please apply to the Functional Web Management department.

In this section you will find a listing of national teaching awards, fellowships and grants.

To find funding, you first need to define your goal. Do you need to fund your own salary? Go abroad? Start up a collaboration? Buy equipment or do field work? Develop a company based on an invention that came out of the research? Next, find a match between your goal and the many funding opportunitie…

At our faculty, a great deal is happening in the area of educational development and innovation. We frequently participate in pilots and interfaculty collaborations, and many projects also emerge within our programmes thanks to the expertise and enthusiasm of our teachers. Do you have an idea of your…

The objective of the Timetabling project is to simplify the timetabling process make it more logical, and to improve the timetable information for students and staff.

Procurement, purchasing and ordering Do you wish to purchase or order something on behalf of the University? You need to take into account a number of procurement procedures, for example when purchasing research equipment. Help and support Do you have a question about submitting an invoice? Or do you…

The Audit department appraises the effectiveness and reliability of the internal organisation of Leiden University. Contact the Audit department with any questions on auditing.

The Pieter de la Court Building has now a new library, on the ground floor, in wing B. The building project was scheduled from December 2018 to December 2019. Now that the library has been completed, new teaching rooms will be built to replace those on the 5th floor.

With the Postdoc Training Programme you have the chance to develop your organizational and personal skills. We have created different modules for postdocs, such as Basic Project Management, Giving and Receiving Feedback in an International Context and Basic Management and Leadership skills.

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The TEC project team is driving this together with the faculty implementation teams. The implementation coordinator for your faculty or institute (see below) will keep you up to date with developments. They are also your contact person for questions.

The Audit department appraises the effectiveness and reliability of the internal organisation of Leiden University. Contact the Audit department with any questions on auditing.

On this page, you will find an overview of the awards, grants, and funding opportunities for higher education that are offered within Leiden University as well as by national and international organizations. Are you working on an education innovation project and do you have questions about the suitability…

The first FSW policy and SOPs for research subject to the WMO (Wet medisch-wetenschappelijk onderzoek met mensen) are currently in development.

As a PhD candidate, you are strongly advised to discuss your budget for travel and other research-related costs with your supervisor and the institute management at the start of your research in order to be able to plan your work well and to avoid unpleasant surprises. Please note that all travel must…

Leiden University offers a broad range of support for finding, writing, and applying for research funding. The first point of contact is your local grant adviser at your faculty/institute, who can guide you through the application process and answer any questions you may have. If your faculty/institute…

Are you a PhD candidate, and is there something you’d prefer to discuss with someone other than your thesis director or supervisor? The confidential counsellor for PhD candidates is here to help. You can speak to him/her in confidence and receive advice. If you experience symptoms of physical or mental…