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PhD Candidates
Why take your PhD at Leiden University?
Reasons to take your PhD at Leiden University:

Fundamental research
Leiden University believes fundamental research is crucial to the development of modern society and the future prosperity
of mankind. Fundamental research is typically curiosity-driven, and researchers develop their curiosity through their
observations. In science and technology, unexpected outcomes or practical problems often form the basis of research into
the most fundamental characteristics of nature. Fundamental research frequently leads to new insights into the essence of
nature, the human mind, and the complex interactions between their elements. From this starting point, innovations, new
developments and solutions to old problems emerge.
As a research university, Leiden University focuses on fundamental research and research-based education.
Leiden offers PhD tracks across all sectors (http://www.research.leiden.edu/find/research/fields-of-interest.html)

Teaching benefits from quality research

Leiden University strongly believes that its teaching benefits directly from the high quality research that is carried out within
the University itself, and that new fundamental knowledge is new intellectual capital. In Leiden the latest academic insights
are immediately integrated into the courses.
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PhD training takes place in specials schools

In general, PhD training takes place in local graduate schools and in cross-boundary
research schools. Both types of schools are centres of high quality research, where
researchers from different countries, universities and non-academic institutes collaborate,
and where special attention is paid to the training of researchers to PhD level.
As well as the possibility of an employment contract, PhD candidates also enjoy many
other benefits:
Excellent training opportunities / Careers advice tracks and courses
Assistance with finding subsidies and funding
Assistance in obtaining a visa, work permit and other necessary paperwork
Support with subsequent activities (for example: applications for Veni subsidies, coaching, etc.)
The Leiden PhD Council (LEO) and the Dutch Network of PhD Candidates (PNN) promote the interests of PhD
fellows, including in such areas as employment conditions, information access and more.
Graduate schools

Extensive high-level international contacts

Leiden has a firmly established international position among the top research institutes.
Leiden University is proud of its strong international partenships and promotes active
worldwide co-operation for it's PhD researchers. Top research increasingly means joining
forces across boundaries. Be it between departmental disciplines, of faculties and of the
University itself. The University is one of the founding members of LERU (the League of
European Research Universities). Many international researchers and students work and
study here, and the University enjoys numerous valuable and fruitful contacts with
academic establishments around the globe. Naturally, as is fitting for such an international
environment, our working language is English.
In short, Leiden offers an attractive learning and research environment with extensive
high-level international contacts across all fields of research.
Partnerships & Collaborations (http://www.research.leiden.edu/partnerships-collaborations/)

Young, dynamic and stimulating

Leiden University aims to create an inspiring atmosphere where researchers and students can operate independently and in
line with the views described above.
PhD candidates in Leiden are appreciated as a young, dynamic and stimulating group of researchers, and their contribution
to the Universitys research is highly valued.

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World-famous collections
Our University libraries have world-famous collections and are very well equipped. In addition, Leiden boasts 12 prominent
museums, all with special collections.
University libraries (http://www.library.leiden.edu/)
Museums (http://portal.leiden.nl/en/tourism_leisure/art_culture/museums)

Great scholars and scientists

Several great scholars and scientists have brought fame to Leiden University, including four Nobel Prizes: Einthoven
(Physiology/Medicine), Kamerlingh Onnes, Lorentz and Zeeman (Physics). Critical fundamental discoveries have been
made in Leiden:
refraction of light (Snellius)
the electrical capacitor (the "Leyden Jar" (Van Musschenbroek)
the molecular basis of thermodynamics (Van der Waals)
electron theory (Lorentz)
superconductivity (Kamerlingh Onnes)
electro-cardiography (Einthoven)
the structure of the galaxy and the origin of comets (Oort)
11 Nobel laureates have been affiliated with Leiden University as faculty members or students, or by obtaining their
PhD here
Einstein held a special Chair in Leiden, co-operating with De Sitter on the Expanding Universe
philosophers like Spinoza and Descartes were able to develop their ideas in Leiden
Linnaeus wrote his famous Species Plantarum in Leiden; he is regarded as the father of modern taxonomy
Leiden enjoys an extensive collection of Japanese books and works of art collected by Von Siebold, as well as
instruments and natural history specimens
Snouck Hurgronje, a world-famous Islam and Arab specialist
And many more!
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Great scholars and scientists

Our present day laureates continue this tradition of internationally recognised fundamental research.

At the forefront of cutting edge scientific and high-tech developments

As a complement to our centuries-old cultural tradition, Leiden is still a leader in cutting edge scientific and high-tech
developments. The Leiden Bioscience Park is the largest in Europe. According to a recent investigation by the European
Commission, Leiden University ranks alongside Oxford and Cambridge as the academic top of the European Union. The
most prestigious research award in the Netherlands is the Spinoza Prize. With 22% of all Spinoza Prizes beeing awarded to
Leiden researchers, Leiden
University position as a top research institute is clearly demonstrated. ESTEC (http://www.esa.int/esaMI/ESTEC/index.html) ,
located in Leiden, is Europe's largest space centre, collaborating intensively with the University's astronomy department and
the spacecraft industry based close to Leiden University.

Leiden is a dynamic, friendly, historic and well situated city

Leiden is a typical university city, hosting the oldest university of the Netherlands (founded in 1575). University premises
are scattered throughout the historic city centre. The many Dutch and international students living and studying in Leiden
give the city its friendly and lively atmosphere. Leiden is a very dynamic city, an urban community bustling with life with
an outgoing, international character. It is an attractive historic town. Both the city and the region offer a bunch of extras.
Leiden is located just eight miles east of the North Sea coast with its beautifull dunes and beaches. The canals and
surrounding lakes are ideal for boating and other water sports. Located in between the cities of Amsterdam, The Hague,
Rotterdam and Utrecht. Leiden has excellent connections by train and car. Just 20 minutes by train from Schiphol
International Airport, and 4 hours from Paris.
Leiden university city (http://www.about.leiden.edu/about/university-city.html)
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