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Public and private investment in R&D closely related

When government invests more in R&D, so does the private sector. That is the conclusion of the Academy in its report Wederzijdse versterking [Mutual reinforcement].

Academy advisory report on tracking the impact of research

Consider networks and users when assessing impact of research

When appraising the societal impact of scientific research in advance, it is important to consider the interactive networks and potential users.

Academy Institutes Research Fund awards for third time

For the third year in succession, the Academy Institutes Research Fund has awarded grants to three new research proposals. The three proposals are an historical study of social mobility among Dutch Jews, research on how changes in the life cycle impact health, and an investigation of brain disorders.

Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken presents Heineken Prizes for Arts and Sciences

On 27 September 2018, Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken presented the Heineken Prizes for Arts and Sciences to biomedical scientist Peter Carmeliet, biologist Paul Hebert, neuroscientist Nancy Kanwisher, historian John McNeill, biophysicist Xiaowei Zhuang and visual artist Erik van Lieshout.

The Dutch Polder Model in science and research

In this essay the authors explore how such a small country could become a global player in science and research.

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Gene therapy promotes nerve regeneration Jan 18, 2019
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Research into population health wins Distinguished Lorentz Fellowship Jan 10, 2019
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