Research Policy and Support

The Research Support team is available to help researchers navigate the key areas of their work. We guide researchers through grant application complexities, helping them navigate various funding opportunities effectively. Our team also offers expert support in securing and managing your research data to ensure compliance with institutional and funding requirements. Additionally, we assist with recording your research output and provide support with publishing, particularly regarding the open access publishing policies, helping to enhance the visibility and accessibility of your work. We also assist those pursuing or considering the PhD track, along with their supervisors, providing guidance and support throughout the process via the Graduate School of Archaeology.

When to Contact Us

You should reach out to us if you have questions or need guidance on the following:

• Research grant terms and application procedures
• Data Management Plans
• Best practices in research data management
• Research output registration in Converis/LUCRIS PM
• Publishing, with a focus on open access
• PhD programme inquiries

Contact Information

Depending on the nature of the inquiry, researchers can reach us via the following email addresses:

• General inquiries and grant-related questions: researchsupport@arch.leidenuniv.nl
• Questions about research data management: rdm@arch.leidenuniv.nl
• Assistance with Converis/LUCRIS PM and publishing: lucris@arch.leidenuniv.nl
• Inquiries related to the doctoral programme: graduateschool@arch.leidenuniv.nl