Intending to support the education of outstanding students in Netherlands, Leiden University is announcing International PhD Position in Clinical Psychology for the session 2025/2026.
To be eligible for this PhD position, applicants must have a strong academic background in clinical psychology, including knowledge of psychotherapy theories and research methods. Experience in conducting psychotherapy research and using data analysis tools (like SPSS, R, or Mplus) is required.Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands, established in 1575, and is renowned for its rich tradition of academic excellence and innovation. Located in the historic city of Leiden, with additional campuses in The Hague, it offers a vibrant international environment for education and research. The university is home to seven faculties, covering disciplines such as law, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
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.