PhD-Programmes offered by the Humanities Institutes
The institutes in the Graduate School of Humanities offer several distinct PhD-programmes.
PhD Candidates
How to find a PhD supervisor
Finding the right supervisor is a key element in the process of obtaining a doctorate.
Affiliation and funding
You can apply for different types of affiliation, summed up as University-funded or self-funded.
Visa, residence and work permit
Before leaving to come to Holland, you should make sure you have a proper understanding of your legal position. Depending on your nationality, you might need a visa, residence permit and/or work permit.
Forms PhD programme
Procedures concerning the appendices one needs to hand in to work towards a PhD.
Post-PhD phase
PhD candidates are encouraged to start thinking about job prospects well before defending their dissertation. The post-PhD phase is attended to during the many formal and informal meetings PhD candidates have with their supervisor.
Admission procedure
Elementary procedural steps towards admission
External Funding Opportunities
Although there are many funding agencies for the humanities in operation three organizations stand out: NWO, the European Union/ERC and the ESF.
Prospective PhD Candidates
Information for prospective PhD candidates on how to find a PhD supervisor, how to fund your PhD, and the admission procedure.
Current PhD candidates
Information for current PhD candidates about the available courses, the procedure leading up to the defence ceremony and what to do after obtaining your PhD.
Admission to the PhD programme
The requirements that have to be met to gain admission to the PhD programme.
Regulations
There are several regulations that may be of interest to the PhD candidate.