Leiden Institute for Area Studies Application Form: Visiting Researcher at LIAS

How to apply

You can apply to become a Visiting Researcher at LIAS by submitting the form below. Your application must include:

A cover letter containing the project title of the proposed research, the planned dates of the visit, and a statement of motivation explaining why LIAS is the preferred host institution
A research plan (400-800 words)
A curriculum vitae
Two letters of reference, directly from the referees to the Academic Director, at lias@hum.leidenuniv.nl
A letter of recommendation by a LIAS staff member, directly from the latter to the Academic Director, at lias@hum.leidenuniv.nl. This should include a brief assessment of the significance and quality of the project proposed, the track record of the applicant, and the suitability of carrying out the project at LIAS; and a statement of the LIAS staff member's willingness to act as the visitor's primary contact and local guide, with reference to the present protocol.

LIAS can host a limited number of Visiting Researchers, and applicants are advised to contact LIAS well ahead of time. Only complete application packages will be assessed.

Personal Details

First name *

Surname *

Date of birth *

Private email address *

Nationality *

I currently reside in The Netherlands: *

Are you planning on taking your partner and/or children without EU/EEA/Swiss nationality with you on your research visit to the Netherlands? *

Yes

Please specify which family members will be joining you (only children <18 are allowed). *

I understand that the administrative fee will be higher if I take my family members with me on a long-stay research visit. *

Please note that you must take into account certain responsibilities when taking children with you on a long-stay research visit, including compulsory education. For questions, please contact the SCIS.

Duration of your research visit

I wish to apply for a: *

Short-stay research visit (max. 3 months/90 days; no fee)

Long-stay research visit (3-12 months; fee: 450 euros)

Start date: *

End date: *

Billing details

Address: *

Postal code: *

City/town: *

Country: *

Application Materials

Cover letter *

Research plan *

CV *

I understand that my application can only be processed after the submission of 2 reference letters from external referees, and 1 reference letter from an internal LIAS referee (i.e. your 'local guide' or supervisor). These letters have been or will be submitted by the referees via email to lias@hum.leidenuniv.nl *

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