Introduction to Leiden University for new members of staff
Getting to know Leiden University and some of your colleagues.
PhD research and professionalisation
Writing an excellent research grant proposal
In this workshop you will learn how to write an excellent grant proposal.
Time management, self-management
Organise your work, organise yourself.
Effective communication
Learn to communicate constructively and influentially.
Communication in Science
Various forms of oral and written presentations will be looked at from the perspective of interaction, paying particular attention to linguistic aspects. The course is tailor-made for PhD students frm the Science Faculty.
Knowledge utilisation in Innovational Research Incentives Scheme (NWO Vernieuwingsimpuls) applications
All "NWO Vernieuwingsimpuls" applications will be assessed for knowledge utilisation, as well as for the quality of the researcher and the quality of the project proposal. The knowledge utilisation assessment will represent 20%of the total assessment. This is an important change with respect to previous rounds.
Teaching skills course for PhDs and student assistants
From August 2011, PhDs and student assistants can follow a starters’course to acquire basic didactic skills.
Planning and managing your dissertation
This course aims to introduce PhD students to the principles underpinning effective project management and the application of these principles to their dissertation projects. Various aspects of planning, implementation, and monitoring will be addressed, as well as the personal and organisational context of PhD research. Participants will leave the course with a concrete research plan and a clear understanding of what is required to make it work.
Intellectual Property
This course offers a broad overview of the field of intellectual property and provides an introduction to the areas of law with which an academic may come into contact in the course of his or her work.
Research and funding
How can you find subsidy providers and funds for your research?