Dutch Research School for Medieval Studies

At the Dutch Research School for Medieval Studies, scholars specializing in the Middle Ages from six Dutch universities work together to advance research and education.

In collaboration with local graduate schools, the school offers comprehensive training programs for medieval researchers and tailored educational opportunities for Research Master students.

Training & Research

The primary goal of the school is to provide an educational program and facilitate specialized training for PhD candidates and Research Master students engaged in research on medieval history, literary history, and the history of art and architecture. This is achieved through the provision of inter-university courses, the facilitation of supplementary education, and the organization or co-organization of specialized seminars, masterclasses, and workshops.

Additionally, the research school aims to foster collaboration among scholars both within the Netherlands and internationally by offering a platform for the exchange of information (including a digital newsletter), encouraging interdisciplinary and inter-university research funding proposals, and regularly organizing (inter)national symposia, including the annual Medieval Studies Day. The school maintains a special, intensive relationship with three Flemish universities: Ghent, Leuven, and Antwerp.

Upcoming Events

Course: Exploring the Medieval Archive (5 ECTS)

Course: Exploring the Medieval Archive (5 ECTS)

01/04/2025 - 31/05/2025    
09:00 - 18:00
5 ECTS. Aimed at: Research MA-students and PhD students.
Course: Literary Culture (2/5 ECTS)

Course: Literary Culture (2/5 ECTS)

01/04/2025 - 31/05/2025    
09:00 - 18:00
2/5 ECTS. The course features an eye on Latin literature, on less known traditions, but also an oversight of main developments in vernacular literature.
Course: Material Culture (5 ECTS)

Course: Material Culture (5 ECTS)

11/04/2025 - 23/05/2025    
14:00 - 17:00
5 ECTS. The course will be dealing with various kinds of material culture as sources for knowledge and research in Medieval Studies.

Education, Research, Courses and more…

The Dutch Research School for Medieval Studies is a partnership between six universities in The Netherlands with a substantive scholarship in Medieval Studies.

Dutch Research School for Medieval Studies

Education

The basic program comprises a total of thirteen courses organized by the Research School, that have been purpose-developed for training and support of PhD students and Research MA students who specialize in Medieval Studies (history, art history, and literary history, in particular).

Courses, Labs, Study Days & More

Research

The research conducted by its individual members takes place within local research programs and externally funded, often interuniversity or international research projects. What follows is a survey of existing programs and current projects for each of the participating universities.

Dutch Research School for Medieval Studies

Basic Program

The basic program comprises a total of twelve courses organized by the Research School, that have been purpose-developed for training and support of PhD students and Research MA students who specialize in Medieval Studies (history, art history, and literary history, in particular).

Career opportunities

Careers

Opportunities

PhD projects being conducted by PhD students attached to the Research School. 

Graduate’s stories

The main objective of the Research School is to provide a training program for PhD candidates and Research Master students by offering interuniversity courses

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With professionals on board, we take pride in training our students and help them in any way we can.

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