Dr. Denise De Ridder

Professor

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Biography

Denise de Ridder is a professor of psychology at Utrecht University and director of the Self-Regulation Lab. Her research primarily focuses on self-regulation, self-monitoring, and nudging. With a strong commitment to understanding behavioral change, she leads various research projects in the field of self-regulation and nudging, often financed by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO). In addition to her research work, she serves as a senior editor for the Health Psychology Review and writes a monthly column on behavioral insights for the national Dutch newspaper NRC Handelsblad. Professor de Ridder is also involved in collaborative efforts that link legal professions, economics, and public administration under the strategic theme of Behavior and Institutions at Utrecht University.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2003-10-10 — Present

Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands

Professor at the Department of Social, Health & Organizational Psychology and director of the Self-Regulation Lab.

Requirements for Utrecht University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology