Getting started

And off you go on the adventure of your PhD journey! 

Responsibilities of PhD candidates

How can you excel during your PhD and make it a success? Firstly, by taking responsibility as a PhD candidate.

Categories of PhD candidates

In the Netherlands, most PhD positions are considered employment, granting associated rights and duties according to the type of contract. However, other types of PhD candidates exist as well. PhD candidates are categorised in four types, per the  Universities of the Netherlands (UNL).