These are the list of the frequently asked questions (FAQ) that we have received over the past years. The same FAQ have been attached to our auto-replies. If your question(s) has not been answered in this page, please .
Yes, but be clear in describing how your skills and knowledge match the projects you have selected.
No. LEAPS is only open to students not currently enrolled in a PhD. You are eligible to apply if you already have a PhD position lined up to begin after the programme; however, you must not have already started it.
Yes. The programme is open to all university students not currently enrolled in a PhD programme.
Yes. However, experience suggests most successful candidates have been upper-level undergraduate and masters’ students.
Yes. The programme is open to all university students not currently enrolled in a PhD programme.
Yes. The only restriction is that students are not currently enrolled in a PhD programme.
Yes. The only restriction is that students are not currently enrolled in a PhD programme.
Yes. Please refer to FAQ "What are the precise start and end dates for LEAPS?" Note that we cannot pay for your travel costs other than your first arrival and last departure from the Netherlands.
Yes.
We expect to run LEAPS 2023 in-person in the Netherlands, so applicants should plan to be in the Netherlands the full time between the start of June and mid-August. However, you are welcome to apply should you have restricted availability. Exceptions may be possible for exams and interviews. Indicate any restrictions to your availability on the application form. If your availability changes after you submit your application, please let us know by .
Because many universities do not issue official transcripts to students who have not yet graduated, unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Please scan and upload the transcript to the application website.
If you can obtain an officially translated transcript which is also free, then yes. If not, please send a copy of the original, and a copy of your own translation into English.
This is not required, although it is very useful for you or your letter writer to give some indication of the scale used in grading (e.g. course average, class size).
Please provide the most recent transcript that you have.
No. Be sure to select a referee who can vouch for your potential as a researcher and not just comment on your grades.
Ask your referee to try copying the full link into the browser. If this still does not work, send an e-mail to the address given at the end of this FAQ.
Please ask your referee directly if they have prepared and uploaded your reference. If the upload has worked, your referee will have received a confirmation email (make sure they check their SPAM folder). If you have taken these steps and there are still problems, please send an e-mail.
Your referee will receive instructions on how to upload your reference letter when you enter their email address into the system. Please do not send us reference letters via e-mail.
If this person knows your work and potential for research very well then this is acceptable. Ideally we would prefer a more senior person, but it is more important for us to understand your potential for doing research.
The current plan is that LEAPS will run from June 5 - August 11 for 10 weeks.
We expect to announce the outcome of the selection process and issue first offers by mid-March, 2023.
No, late applications will not be accepted. The online submission system will close and you will not be able to upload your application. We encourage everyone to start early to avoid last minute troubles with the system.
No. We only accept submissions via our online applications system available here. Application are carried out through the application form.
Please list the date you expect to receive your final degree, i.e., the end of the 4 years for an undergraduate Masters.
No specific structure is required. Be sure to highlight how your skills and interests apply to your chosen projects and list examples of other projects in which you have been involved.
You can re-open your application and replace the documents up until the deadline.
No. Each project is for one student only.
No. If you have one, feel free to upload it with your transcript, but we do not require a paid test to judge your English skills. Your English will be assessed from your cover letter and during interviews (for shortlisted candidates).
Students will be housed in self-catered accommodation which will have a fully stocked kitchen. Details of the specific accommodation will be sent to the selected applicants. Leiden has plenty of grocery and hardware stores for purchasing food and additional necessary items.
You can travel all around Leiden and the rest of the country (on buses, trams, trains) using an OV-chipkaart that you can buy at any train station. Click here to know more
