About Research

Research at Leiden University
Fundamental research is the main objective of the University and the education provided is largely research-based.
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Fundamental Research
What makes fundamental research different from other types of research?
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Research-based Teaching
What is research-based teaching and how do the teaching programmes benefit from the research conducted in Leiden?
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Accountability of Research & Teaching
It is one of the principles of our University to justify systematically the results of our research and teaching programmes.
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International Status
Which Nobel prizewinners and other famous researchers have brought international status to Leiden and how does Leiden maintain its international status as a research university?
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