5 January 2026

Do you have an ambitious plan for study, research or an internship abroad? Or is your student or study association organising an innovative event? The Leiden University Fund (LUF) has various grants that can help. From personal development to projects that enrich student life – the LUF will help you realise your goals, in the Netherlands and beyond.

Specifically for Humanities students

• Research, meeting or study trip in the field of China Studies or Asian Studies
• Research or academic meeting in the field of China Studies
• Travel grant for master students (Ancient) History
• Travel grant in the field of Linguistics, Literature and/or (Art) History
• Preparation for PhD research in Art History
• Travel grant in the field of Philosophy

For the full range of options, see the LUF website. 

General grants for students

• Research abroad
• Experience internship abroad
• Study or conference abroad

For the full range of options, see the LUF website. 

For associations

• Conference, symposium or lecture
• Sports event, drama, dance or music performance
• Anniversary activity
• Study trip
• Establishing a new student association or foundation
• Grant for an activity to bring together Dutch and international students

For the full range of options, see the LUF website.