LUMC Launches New PhD Thesis Framework!

The new Leiden University Medical Center PhD Thesis Framework is here and designed to set clear expectations for the content of a typical thesis. This framework is part of the Academia In Motion program, encouraging team science and making research more accessible to society.

What’s New in the Thesis Framework?
- Article-based thesis with 3-6 PhD project chapters.
- A theme-focused approach reflecting the full PhD trajectory (3-4 FTE years).
- Leading contributions captured via the CRediT system, with one chapter to be peer-reviewed and published.
- Room for team science through the portfolio section and optional collaboration chapters.

Implementation
The new PhD Thesis Framework will officially come into effect on 1 October 2025. From that date, all ongoing PhD trajectories will be expected to follow the new framework. The framework is the result of extensive input from various stakeholders, including LAP, Research Council, Graduate School LUMC, and more.

General Assembly of the LUMC Graduate School 

LUMC invites all supervisors and PhD candidates to attend the General Assembly of the LUMC Graduate School on 𝟬𝟴 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝟭𝟳:𝟬𝟬-𝟭𝟴:𝟬𝟬 in 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟲 (𝗕𝘂𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗮𝗹), where the framework will be presented and explained in more detail.