The 'Scientific Programme Netherlands - Indonesia' (SPIN) is based on agreements between the Netherlands and Indonesian governments. The Programme adheres to the principle of mutual benefit and aims to stimulate the establishment of long-term scientific cooperation between Indonesian and Netherlands research groups.

For the period 2005 - 2009 SPIN consists of three components: Integrated SPIN Priority Programmes; A Mobility Programme for short-term training and exchange activities and for network building activities; A programme for Indonesian Post-docs.