Thesis Database

Leiden University Repository

Theses written since July 2011 can be found in the Leiden University Repository. 

MA theses
Research MA theses

Collection of theses written between 1962 and 2009

These theses are present in the University Library, open stock ('open magazijn'). 

Ancient History 
Medieval History 
Dutch History 
Economic History 
Social History 
General History 

Medieval and Early Modern European History 
History of Migrants and Cities in a Changing World 
History of European Expansion and Globalisation 
History of Political Culture and National Identity

Thesis prizes

The Fruin Prize

At the start of every Academic Year the best Master Thesis of the preceding year will be awarded the ''Fruin Prize'', named after the Dutch historian Robert Fruin. The prize includes a certificate and 250 euro. The winner is chosen by a jury, consisting of members of the Institute of History. 

Volkskrant-IISG History Thesis Prize

Volkskrant-IISG Scriptieprijs voor Geschiedenis
Every year MA theses that deal with a national or international historical subject are eligible for this prize. Students from other degree programmes are also invited to compete for the prize. The student with the best thesis receives a monetary prize and a feature in the Volkskrant newspaper. During the last few years many other media have shown their interest in running a feature on the winner. 

Further information on the Volkskrant-IISG History Thesis Prize.

Elsevier/Johan de Witt-Thesis Prize

Elsevier/Johan de Witt-scriptieprijs
The Elsevier/Johan de Witt-thesis prize is awarded by the History Society of Friends of De Witt in collaboration with the weekly magazine Elsevier. This prize is awarded annually to the student with the best History thesis on the Dutch Republic in the period of 1625-1688. Students of both bachelor’s and master’s theses (in Dutch or English) are eligible for this prize. The prize for the best thesis consists of a sum of money and a selection of books. Part of the successful thesis will also be published in the weekly magazine Elsevier and on the websites of Elsevier and the Society of Friends of De Witt. 

Further information on the Elsevier/Johan de Witt-Thesis Prize.

Holland Historical Magazine Thesis Prize

Holland Historisch Tijdschrift Scriptieprijs
Annual prize for the best history thesis on the history of North or South Holland, open to all students who have written a History bachelor’s or master’s thesis. Two prizes are awarded: one for the best bachelor’s thesis and the other for the best master’s thesis. The winners receive a sum of money and the chance to have their work published as an article in Holland Historisch Tijdschrift. 

Further information on Holland Historical Magazine Thesis Prize.

Johanna W.A. Naber Prize

Johanna W.A. Naberprijs
Annual prize for the best graduation thesis (master’s level or PhD thesis), written at a Dutch or Flemish college or university, on the subject of women's/gender history. This prize is awarded by Atria, knowledge institute of emancipation- and women's history, and by the Society of Gender History (Vereniging voor Gendergeschiedenis, VVG). The winner receives a monetary prize. 

Further information on the Johanna W.A. Naber Prize.

Trade Union Thesis Prize

Scriptieprijs van de vakbeweging
This annual prize is an initiative by De Burcht, the Scientific Bureau of Trade Unions and is designated for master’s students (who have recently or almost graduated) at a Dutch college or university, who have written a thesis about a topic dealing with the territory or role of the trade union. There are two different prizes: one for a student or graduate from a college and one for a student or graduate from a university. Each winner receives a monetary prize; a publication of the thesis on the website of De Burcht; support in writing an article for the magazine Zeggenschap; and a chance to spend a day with the FNV Trade Union. 

Further information on the Trade Union Thesis Prize.

The Erik Hazelhoff Young Talent Prize

De Erik Hazelhoff Jong Talentprijs
A biennial literary prize awarded to the student with the best master’s thesis written in Dutch or English at a Dutch or Flemish university. The Erik Hazelhoff Young Talent Prize aims to encourage young and talented (academic) writers to aspire to a career in writing alongside their 'normal' career. The winner of this prize receives an author's contract (which entails a publication of the thesis in revised form) with the publishers Unieboek | Het Spectrum and a monetary prize. 

Further information on the Erik Hazelhoff Young Talent Prize.

ICOM thesis prize

ICOM scriptieprijs
Every three years the ICOM Thesis Prize is awarded by ICOM Nederland to a student who has carried out an innovative study on the international developments in the museum world. It concerns research carried out within the framework of a successfully completed bachelor’s or master’s degree at a Dutch college or university. The winner receives a monetary prize as well as an invitation to the ICOM General Conference, held every three years, each time at a different location somewhere around the world. 

Further information on the ICOM thesis prize.

Roggeveen Thesis Prize

Roggeveenprijs
Every three years the Roggeveen Thesis Prize is awarded by the Royal Zeeland Association of Sciences for the best thesis in the field of the Humanities of Zeeland, namely in its cultural, architectural and art history and philosophy. Students who have written their thesis at a Dutch university between 1 August 2013 and 10 September 2016 and whose thesis has been approved (minimal grade 7 or equivalent) are eligible for this prize. The winner receives a sum of money and a publication of the summary of thesis in the Yearbook of the Royal Zeeland Association of Sciences. 

Further information on the Roggeveen Thesis Prize.

Virtus Thesis Award for Nobility Studies

Virtus scriptieprijs voor adelsgeschiedenis

Every two years, the Society for Nobility Studies presents the Virtus Thesis Award for Nobility Studies for the best (Research) Master’s thesis that is substantially devoted to (an aspect of) nobility studies. Eligible are (research) master’s theses in completion of an academic programme in history or another relevant discipline at a Dutch or Belgian university. The thesis must be written in Dutch, English, French or German and officially completed between 1 September 2016 and 1 September 2018.

In addition to the award, the winning student receives the sum of €500,- and is given the opportunity to rework the thesis into an article that will be published in Virtus, Journal of Nobility Studies, pending the judgement of the editors and two external referees. 

Further information on Virtus Thesis Award for Nobility Studies 2018.

Scriptieprijs Brabantse Geschiedenis (Dutch)

De Scriptieprijs Brabantse Geschiedenis is een initiatief van Erfgoed Brabant, de Historische Vereniging Brabant en Zuidelijk Historisch Contact en heeft als doelstelling de wetenschappelijke beoefening van de Brabantse geschiedenis aan de Nederlandse en Belgische universiteiten en hogescholen te bevorderen. Deelname staat open voor alle studenten die de voorafgaande twee jaren een masterthesis hebben afgerond op het terrein van de geschiedenis van Brabant in brede zin.

De prijs bestaat uit een geldbedrag van € 1.000 en de mogelijkheid de bekroonde scriptie, omgewerkt tot een artikel, te publiceren in het Noordbrabants Historisch Jaarboek (NHJ).

Meer informatie op Scriptieprijs Brabantse Geschiedenis.

Jan Brouwer Scriptieprijs voor Geschiedenis (Dutch)

De Koninklijke Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen keert, daartoe in staat gesteld door het Jan Brouwer Fonds, scriptieprijzen uit voor de geestes- en maatschappijwetenschappen, o.a. in het wetenschapsgebied Geschiedenis. 

Elke prijs bestaat uit 2.000 Euro. Zij worden ieder jaar toegekend door het bestuur van de Maatschappij, na verkregen advies van door de Maatschappij telkenmale voor dit doel te benoemen commissies. De uitreiking van de prijzen geschiedt door de Maatschappij.

Meer informatie op Koninklijke Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen.

De Skriptieprijs (Dutch)

Is jouw scriptie geschreven voor Geschiedenis of een aanverwante studie? En beoordeeld met een 7,5 of hoger?

Stuur hem dan op naar Skript Historisch Tijdschrift en maak kans op de felbegeerde Skriptieprijs voor beste scriptie met historische insteek!

De winnaar ontvang €100, een jaarabonnement op het tijdschrift en eeuwige roem! Meer informatie: https://www.skript-ht.nl/

Gewina-Descartes-Huygens Scriptieprijs voor Wetenschaps- en Universiteitsgeschiedenis (Dutch)

Driejaarlijkse scriptieprijs. In aanmerking komen masterscripties over wetenschaps- en universiteitsgeschiedenis in de ruimste zin, van studenten die afstudeerden aan een Nederlandse of Belgische universiteit. De prijs bestaat uit €750. Bovendien wordt de winnaar hulp aangeboden bij het omvormen van de scriptie tot een wetenschappelijk artikel, indien de gelauwerde de wens tot publiceren koestert. Meer informatie: https://www.gewina.nl/activiteiten/gewina-100-jaar/scriptieprijs/