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ViewDutch scientists sound alarm bell on future of blue-sky research

The Netherlands must increase public funding for curiosity-driven research, scientists say

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 3-9 October

This week: the next NWO chair and concerns about PhD training not meeting career needs

ViewElectronics research centre ‘needs longer-term funding’

Two-year cycles do not support blue-sky innovation, says Holst Centre’s manager

ViewThe limits of limitations

EU rules could stifle Dutch progress on clean energy

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 26 September to 2 October

This week: open-access books, energy transition laboratories and a healthcare funding invitation

ViewGovernment raises budget for strategic innovation

2021 promises boost for Dutch innovation, but observers fear lack of direction could derail efforts

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 19-25 September

This week: algorithms against cancer, a health data consortium and prizes for postdocs

ViewExtra funding announced for urban energy innovation projects

Number and quality of project proposals leads to increased budget for subsidy scheme

ViewDutch government launches fund to boost research and innovation

National Growth Fund welcomed but concerns raised about emphasis on strategic research and short-term growth

ViewApplied science institutes left waiting for funding clarity

Economic affairs secretary says budget decisions will not be made this year

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 12-18 September

This week: Earth observation funding, Leiden science city and Tilburg’s own publishing house

ViewUniversity project leader defends Huawei tech collaboration

Questions raised in Dutch parliament over push to build search engine smarter than Google

ViewAcademics’ excessive workload ‘needs urgent attention’

Alexandra Vennekens talks us through the Rathenau Institute’s latest analysis of Dutch science

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 1 August to 11 September

The latest news in Dutch research policy and funding

ViewHeart research funders award €4m to international projects

British, Dutch and German partners provide funding for projects aimed at improving diagnosis and treatment

ViewModel development

Quick creation of coronavirus app sets example for public IT projects, says consultant Ivo Jansch

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 25-31 July

The latest news in Dutch research policy and funding

ViewPost-coronavirus R&D push takes shape

Netherlands prepares for big announcements on innovation, but funding amounts are still unclear

ViewEarly-career scientists request coronavirus support package

Thousands who cannot complete research projects on time want €350m funding top-up from Dutch government

ViewThe next big thing

Mathematician Kees Vuik looks at deep learning, an AI technique to handle big data

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 18-24 July

The latest news in Dutch research policy and funding

ViewUtrecht bids to host Copernicus services

University hopes to attract satellite services to the Netherlands after Brexit transition period

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 11-17 July

The latest news in Dutch research policy and funding

View3D vision

TNO and Eindhoven aim to build on Dutch strengths in additive manufacturing

ViewEindhoven to adjust women-only hiring policy

Decision follows ruling that the controversial push to raise equality contravenes Dutch law

ViewDutch AI coalition wins €23.5m ‘kick-start’ subsidy

Government funding will help Netherlands prepare for artificial intelligence revolution

ViewNetherlands news roundup: 4-10 July

The latest news in Dutch research policy and funding

ViewSwiss-Dutch joint research funding scheme launched

Scheme is intended to ease collaboration between nations

ViewUniversity medical centres lead the way on gender equality

Majority of centres’ future medical specialists will be women, think tank predicts

ViewMore than just money

A hardline stance on the EU budget is national self-harm, says Wim van Saarloos