CWTS Scholarly Analytics and Science Policy Regulatory Practicum

Five-month research internship placing graduate candidates within the Dutch Research Council (NWO), European Commission DG RTD, or scholarly non-profit infrastructure providers.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Enrolled in Leiden University master's program with minimum 7.5/10 GPA
English language proficiency: IELTS 7.0
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Coding sample in Python or R manipulating OpenAlex, Crossref, or PubMed APIs
Recommendation letters: CWTS program director approval

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: €1,250 monthly practical research stipend
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: Credit integration within university curriculum

Dates and verification

Application deadline: November 30, 2026 (For Spring 2027 placement)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official CWTS - Centre for Science and Technology Studies documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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