In 2023 University of Leiden placed her on leave to investigate long-running cases of intimidation, discrimination, abuse of power and violation of scientific integrity.

The Merian Prize is awarded to excelling women scientists, inspiring others to pursue a career in science.

[8] In 2023 University of Leiden placed her on leave to investigate long-running cases of intimidation, discrimination, abuse of power and violation of scientific integrity.

The accusations related to Hofman and her husband, and fellow member of archaeology department, Menno Hoogland.

[10] The report "describes a decades-long culture of fear in which Hofman and Hoogland exhibited transgressive behaviour, violated scientific integrity, abused their power and possibly committed criminal offences.