Dr. Lianne De Vries

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lianne de Vries is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Psychology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Her research focuses on resilience and its relation to mental health and well-being. She studies both long-term and daily dynamics of stress, resilience factors—including genetic, environmental, and lifestyle influences—and their effects on mental health outcomes. Lianne holds a Master's degree in Cognitive Neuropsychology and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Utrecht University. Throughout her academic career, she has engaged in various research projects aimed at understanding the determinants of well-being, including her principal investigator role in the project 'Power Wellbeing.' In addition to her research, de Vries is actively involved in teaching courses related to Behaviour Genetics and Psychology. She has been a member of the Behavior Genetics Association, contributing to academic discussions and fostering collaboration among researchers in her field.

Research Interests

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.