Social safety: support for PhD candidates
Are you experiencing undesirable behaviour as a PhD candidate? You are not alone. You can access the same support services available to both staff and students – also if you are an external PhD candidate.
Support in case of undesirable behaviour
If you are confronted with undesirable behaviour, there are several places you can turn to for support. These include the confidential advisers, the ombudsperson, the complaints committee and the whistleblower procedure. Read more about:
As a PhD candidate, you are welcome to make use of both support for staff and support for students.
Staying mentally and physically healthy
The UvA aims to offer an environment where you feel well and supported. Find out how the UvA supports your wellbeing on the pages:
- Mental health support (staff website)
- Physical health support (staff website)
- Mental health (student website)
As a PhD candidate, you are entitled to use all the facilities available to both staff and students.