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LEIDEN UNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP (LExS)

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Application Deadline: 1 December 2026

LOCATION: The Netherlands

The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) is for excellent students joining a full-time Leiden University Master’s degree program—with the exception of LLM (non-advanced) and MSc programmes at Leiden Law School.

ELIGIBILITY:

Countries/nationalities: Non-EEA/non-EFTA students / Exception: All nationalities for Advanced LLMs & MSc Int. Relations and Diplomacy

Faculty: Archaeology, Humanities, Medicine/LUMC, Governance and Global Affairs, Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Science

Applicants for all Master’s programme at Leiden University starting in September, with the exception of : Leiden Law School’s LLM (non-advanced) and MSc programmes.

Applicants must have a non-EEA/non-EFTA* passport, and may not be eligible for student finance via the Dutch government (Studiefinanciering) – with the exceptions of students applying for the programmes listed below for which no nationality restrictions apply:

All LLM Advanced Studies programmes

MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy

Students must have achieved excellent academic results in their previous study programme(s), which must be relevant to the Master’s programme for which they are applying. As an indication, the student is amongst the top 10% of graduates in their previous study programme. Note that proof of ranking is not required – this information is purely to indicate the level of competitiveness.

Apply online for admission to a Master’s programme at Leiden University and pay the application fee if applicable.

Note: It can take up to 3 working days to create/submit an application for admission, so start your application well before the LExS deadline. 

After submitting your application for admission, return to the Apply screen in your online application and click on Scholarships. If you are eligible to apply for the LExS, it will now be visible in the scholarships section.

Note: If you cannot see the LExS in your scholarships section, you have either not yet submitted your application for admission, missed the deadline, or are not eligible for the LExS.

    BENEFIT:

    The LExS is awarded for the duration of the study programme. There are five available levels of awards:

    €10,000 of the tuition fee

    € 15,000 of the tuition fee

    € 17,500 of the tuition fee

    € 18,500 of the tuition fee

    € 19,000 of the tuition fee

    If and when awarded a LExS, the level of the award is final and non-negotiable. The LExS is not a full scholarship and does not cover the full cost of your studies. Always keep in mind that a significant personal contribution will be required. Non-EEA LExS recipients must still submit ‘proof of sufficient funds’ for their student visa/residence permit application.

    Be aware that the LExS is a highly competitive scholarship. Leiden University only has around 25 LExS scholarships available each year, while over a thousand students apply for the scholarships.

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    UNIVERSITY OF ZURICH: DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY PHD POSITION IN HUMAN GEOGRAPHY 

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    Application Deadline: July 8th, 2026

    LOCATION: Switzerland

    The Department of Geography at the University of Zurich (GIUZ) invites applications for a fully funded doctoral position in Human Geography to contribute to the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) project ‘Institutional conditions for racially and/or socio-economically minoritized students at highly selective secondary schools in Switzerland. The post is for a fixed term of four years, with an initial appointment of three years and a one-year extension. They welcome applications from individuals who are underrepresented in academic positions.

    ELIGIBILITY:

    You hold a Master’s degree or are about to complete a Master’s degree in geography, sociology, educational studies, youth studies, social anthropology, social work, or a closely related field.

    You have demonstrated substantial experience in qualitative research and a strong interest in questions on (in)equality and justice. Experience with participative methods is an advantage.

    You enjoy fieldwork and are interested in the views of young people.

    You are motivated to engage critically with questions of (in)equality, justice, and institutional discrimination.

    You bring strong communication and teamwork skills.

    You speak and write German and English fluently.

    Your responsibilities:

    In collaboration with the PI of the project, you will develop and carry out the project outlined above, conduct original fieldwork (qualitative interviews with headteachers and with racially and/or socio-economically minoritized students of Gymnasia in German-speaking Switzerland), data analysis (including participative data analysis workshops), and complete a doctoral dissertation (paper-based dissertation).

    You will participate actively in project activities, including workshops and international conferences, and contribute to academic and practice-oriented publications emerging from the project.

    You will contribute to teaching in the field of Human Geography and to services in the Geography Teacher Training unihuman geographyt (GTT) at GIUZ.

    You will participate in the Zurich Graduate School in Geography & Earth System Science.

    BENEFIT:

    You will work in a stimulating and supportive research environment and be part of an SNSF research project.

    You will receive regular mentoring and support in pursuing your academic career.

    You are part of a structured doctoral program.

    You will get paid according to the salary scale of the Swiss National Science Foundation.

    You will get a personal workplace with technical equipment.

    You will be able to profit from the lively, culturally diverse, and inspiring institute and campus environment, from the attractive working conditions, and from the manifold opportunities for further education at UZH. With around 30,000 students and 10,000 employees, UZH is the largest university in Switzerland.

    You will be able to enjoy the excellent living environment of Zurich and its surroundings that offer a broad range of cultural activities and easy access to lakes, the countryside, and mountains.

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