The Institute for History at Leiden University is offering a Fully funded PhD Position as part of the project “Epistemic Actors.” Focused on the role of Indonesian contributors in colonial knowledge production, this four-year position includes fieldwork in Indonesia and opportunities for teaching.
To be eligible, applicants must hold an RMA or MA in history or a related field with a high-quality MA thesis by the time of appointment. Candidates should have strong research and archival skills, familiarity with Indonesian history and/or the history of science, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.Leiden University is one of Europe’s leading international research institutions, renowned for its high standards of academic excellence since its establishment in 1575. Located in the Netherlands, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across diverse disciplines, including humanities, sciences, social sciences, and law. With a strong emphasis on innovation, interdisciplinary research, and global impact, Leiden is home to a vibrant academic community of scholars and students from around the world. Its historic campus in Leiden and modern facilities in The Hague provide an inspiring environment for education and research.
Established in 1575, Universiteit Leiden (Leiden University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Leiden (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South Holland. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): The Hague. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Universiteit Leiden (LEI) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteit Leiden (LEI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 444 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.