Leiden University Excellence Research Internship
The Honours research internship (likely the "Excellence Research Internship") in the Honours College track Science, Society and Self enables top students to explore academic research in practice. Students assist scientists with tasks like data collection, analysis, interviews, and literature reviews, pursuing personal research questions in fields such as Cultural Anthropology, Clinical Psychology, and International Relations. Flexible duration (1-5 EC), organized individually with a research supervisor and Honours teacher.
Requires pre-approved internship plan/contract and post-internship reflective report (pass/fail). Part of Leiden's excellence Honours program for high-achieving undergraduates. Info meetings held annually (e.g., Oct 2024). No formal application; contact coach to arrange. Manual on Brightspace.
Eligibility Requirements
- Second- or third-year students in the Honours College track Science, Society and Self (top 10% of cohort, average grade ~7.0+)
- Contact personal coach to organize practicalities and find placement
- Approval via signed internship contract before start
- Open to interdisciplinary FSW bachelor students primarily
For thorough eligibility and selection information, visit the official website or contact the organizers directly.