Ombudspersons

The ViDSS Ombudspersons advise candidates and supervisors in the doctoral programme in Social Sciences (SPL 40) if they have problems, complaints or conflicts related to the doctoral study programme. 

The Ombudspersons listen, provide advice, help sort through options, and inform about University resources. If needed, they may also act as intermediaries. 

Examples of situations in which you may seek support from one of our ombudspersons are 

• difficulties within the context of courses, examinations or workshops,
• conflicts or concerns regarding interactions with your supervisor/s, a supervisee or a colleague,
• concerns regarding good scientific practice or 
• inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, (sexual) harassment or violence.

The Ombudspersons will also provide upward feedback to the ViDSS leadership on patterns of problems and complaints, with the aim of effecting positive change.

Contact with the Ombudspersons is confidential. We will inform you beforehand in which cases we have an obligation to report unwanted behaviour and where you can turn to if you want to get further confidential, non-binding counselling.

For organisational or administrative questions about the study programme or the Doctoral School, please contact the coordination and administration team.

You can choose between two ombudspersons: