PhD vacancies
Looking for a PhD? View all the current openings for PhD positions.
PhD research
PhD research is at the heart of what we do as a University. Around 2000 PhD candidates are involved in research and education at the UvA and around 400 doctorates are conferred each year. Two-thirds of these are in the Sciences or Medicine.
Hear from PhD candidates at the UvA about their experiences.
Guide to doing your PhD at the UvA
The guide to doing your PhD at the UvA brings together all kinds of information about the PhD process, from the regulations and different steps in the process to terms of employment and facilities you can make use of as a PhD candidate.
Information for current PhD candidates
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Doctoral programme: from admission to completion
Have you found a doctoral position? Before you get started, familiarise yourself with the Doctorate Regulations and steps that are required as part of your doctoral programme. -
Documents and Forms
Go to an overview of all the documents and forms you need for admission to and completion of a PhD programme, including the doctorate regulations. -
PhD contact information
Have a question or need more information? Find out which department you need to contact. -
Central PhD Council
The Central PhD council represents the interests of all PhD candidates at the UvA. Find out what they do and how you can get in touch with them.