PhD Positions at Leiden University
As of 13 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 13 open PhD positions at Leiden University from 1 organization.
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Key facts
As of 13 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 13 open PhD positions at Leiden University from 1 organization.
- Open listings
- 13
- Organizations
- 1
- Closing within 30 days
- 11
- State pay or funding
- 13
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Read the full project description on the official vacancy page, check eligibility and the required documents, and contact the named supervisor with specific questions well before the deadline.
Open PhD positions at Leiden University
13 current matching listings
Leiden University
Leiden, Netherlands
PhD position
Promovendus (PhD kandidaat) Multiple Sclerosis en de (Peri-)Menopauze
Make a list of work activities (in max. 5 bullet points) List job requirements in terms of education, experience, competences, etc. (in four to eight bullet points) An…
1 day leftPaidPsychology · Social Sciences · Education
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Leiden, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position Women in the Early Modern Language Sector
Conducting research on the role of women in the early modern language sector. Part of this research will take place in archives and libraries in the UK, Belgium, Germany,…
2 days leftPaidHumanities · Business and Management · Education
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Leiden, Netherlands
PhD position
Two PhD candidates, Descriptive/Documentary Linguistics in Indonesia
Collecting audio-visual linguistic and cultural data through fieldwork in Indonesia; Transcribing, annotating, analysing and archiving naturalistic language data; Testing…
12 days leftPaidHumanities
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Leiden, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Position (1 FTE) in the area of Belonging of European Muslims to the EU
Completion of a PhD thesis within four years; Participation in meetings of the project research group; Presentations of intermediate research results at workshops and…
13 days leftPaidHumanities
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's-Gravenhage, Netherlands
PhD position
Promovendus Governance, Vertrouwen en Data-gedreven Duurzaamheidstransities (0,8 - 1,0 fte)
vertrouwen en legitimiteit rond data-gedreven besluitvorming; de manier waarop telers, overheden en andere actoren omgaan met verschillende vormen van kennis en…
15 days leftPaidInterdisciplinary Research
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Leiden, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD candidate for the project "Modulation of inflammatory Dendritic cell subsets in atherosclerosis"
With a recent Master degree in Bio-Pharmaceutical/Bio-medical sciences, immunology, molecular biology, or a related field, Strong background in immunology and/or…
18 days leftPaidMedical Sciences · Life Sciences
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Leiden, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD candidate, Dutch morphology and constructicography
Extracting word-formation patterns from the existing descriptive literature and encoding them in systematic constructional schemas; Matching complex words to the…
19 days leftPaidHumanities
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Leiden, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Candidate in the research project 'Entangled with Seaweed', case studies in Scotland
Develop a research proposal in the context of the overall project theme, and conduct twelve months of ethnographic research in Scotland. An ethics review and contribution…
25 days leftPaidSocial Sciences · Environmental Sciences
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Leiden, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Candidate in the research project 'Entangled with Seaweed', case studies in South Africa
Develop a research proposal in the context of the overall project theme, and conduct twelve months of ethnographic research in South Africa. An ethics review and…
25 days leftPaidBusiness and Management · Social Sciences · Media and Communication
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Leiden, Netherlands
PhD position
Docent-promovendus Duitse taal en cultuur / Lecturer-PhD candidate German language and culture
Je doet taalkundig onderzoek dat uitmondt in een promotie. Dit onderzoek is vrij in te vullen zolang het een relatie heeft met de Duitse taal en aansluit bij één (of…
26 days leftPaidHumanities
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Leiden, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD Candidate in Population-Scale Network Science (1.0 FTE, 4 years)
Conducting research in the area of network science; Writing an article-based PhD thesis; Engaging in collaborative research as a member of the PLANET-NL inter-university…
30 days leftPaidComputer Science · Statistics · Social Sciences
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Leiden, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD position: PFAS free membranes for use in electrolysers
Hands-on experimental experience, with co-authorship of one or more scientific publications considered an advantage. A strong interest in fundamental science and a…
38 days leftPaidMaterials Science · Chemistry
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Leiden, Netherlands
PhD position
Promovendus 'Ombudspolitiek' (1,0 Fte)
Voorbereiden van een proefschrift over Ombudspolitiek, onder begeleiding van prof. mr. Geerten Boogaard (Staats- en Bestuursrecht, Universiteit Leiden) en mr. dr. Willeke…
98 days leftPaidLaw
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions at Leiden University are currently open?
As of 13 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 13 open PhD positions at Leiden University from 1 organization. Listings whose deadline has passed or whose original posting is marked closed are excluded from this count.
Which fields are most common among PhD positions at Leiden University?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Humanities (5), Social Sciences (4) and Business and Management (2).
Are these PhD positions funded?
13 of 13 current listings state a salary, payment or stipend. Where the source does not state compensation, the listing shows "Not specified". Confirm the terms on the official posting before applying.
How often is this list updated?
Listings are refreshed through scheduled imports and direct publication by organizations. 11 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.