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Courses and training programmes

As a PhD candidate, you are expected to follow certain courses and training programmes in the context of your training as researcher.

Courses and training programmes will help you to conduct your scientific research, write your dissertation, develop your career and gain self-insight.

Mandatory courses for all PhD candidates

All PhD candidates (employed, contract, externally financed, external) are obliged to take the following courses:

  • Scientific Integrity course 
  • Introductory programme: Inform and Connect. Please note that it is mandatory to go through the online module ánd to participate in at least one theme session throughout your PhD trajectory. External PhD candidates of the Faculty of Humanities are exempted for the mandatory participation of at least one theme session but are still most welcome to participate in (one of these) sessions (NB the online module remains mandatory).

Mandatory hours of training for employed and contract PhD candidates

According to the PhD Regulations, employed and contract PhD candidates who started their PhD trajectory on or from 1 January 2024, are required to follow:

  • 140 hours of academic activities (training in the candidate’s specialism, conference attendance, etc.);

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Courses

The requirements for your training programme may vary by institute and your personal situation. Please discuss with your supervisor which courses will work best for you. Training courses are available for PhD candidates at different levels:

Courses at university level Courses at institute level Courses offered by research schools PhD sessions Leiden University Libraries
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