Application and Admission
How can you apply for the Pre-PhD Programme, and what are the selection criteria?
Application
Are you interested? Contact your Master Coordinator first!
The deadline for submitting an application is:
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Deadline |
Application |
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1 |
15 November |
via Master Coordinator |
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2 |
1 September |
via Academic Institute |
In principle each academic institute puts forward a maximum of 3 candidates and a supervisor (either an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor).
Selection criteria
Phase 1
- An indication that the candidate is interested in and has talent for conducting academic research (demonstrated by extra courses taken and/or research-related activities);
- Clear motivation for conducting research as put forward in a motivation letter.
- Besides the motivation letter also send your resume and BA- and MA-transcripts.
Maximum number of participants: 20.
Phase 2
- Successful completion of Phase 1 and motivation to conduct PhD research or (if Phase 1 has not been followed);
- O&O appointment or affiliated in some other way to Leiden Law School and motivated to conduct PhD research.
Maximum number of participants: 25
Admission
The final selection of candidates from the applications submitted will be done by the Graduate School.