Networking
PhD candidates at Leiden University are represented by LEO Leiden. The PhD Candidates Network of the Netherlands (PNN) acts as the umbrella organisation for all local PhD councils at Dutch Universities
LEO Leiden
LEO is a platform for PhD candidates at Leiden University. It represents the interests of PhD candidates within and outside the University, organises events and maintains contact with other PhD candidate organisations. For more information see the LEO website.
Promovendi Netwerk Nederland (PNN)
PNN is the national organisation for PhD candidates. For more information see the PNN website.
PhDoc
PhDoc wants to help PhD candidates attain their primary goal: to become a successful researcher and teacher. See the PhDoc page on the organisational structure website for more information.
PhD Council
The PhD Council represents all PhD candidates at the Institute for History. It meets regularly with the Director of Research and also has a representative in the Advisory Council. The PhD Council aims to stay informed about all developments concerning PhD candidates affiliated to the Institute for History.
Practical guide for PhD candidates
For PhD candidates employed by the Institute for History, the PhD Council has created a practical guide with information about the building, administration, courses, etc. The guide is updated regularly.