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NWO Drives Collaboration in Dutch Earth and Environmental Sciences with Launch of EES White Paper

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, December 2024

(IN BRIEF) The NWO Round Table Earth and Environmental Sciences has launched the White Paper on Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) to strengthen collaboration and coherence within the Dutch EES research community. The document outlines key activities, networks, and integration … Read the full press release

NWO Celebrates Excellence with Prestigious Awards for Scientific Contributions

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) The NWO Domain Science (ENW) has awarded five prestigious prizes, each worth €50,000, to recognize outstanding contributions in science across categories such as societal impact, diversity, communication, and team collaboration. The winners include female role models advancing equality, … Read the full press release

€19 Million Boost for Dutch Technological Innovations Tackling Global Challenges

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) Four research consortia have been awarded nearly €19 million through the NWO Perspectief programme to advance technological innovations addressing societal challenges. Supported by funding from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and contributions from 37 partner organizations, these projects … Read the full press release

NRO Evaluation Highlights Success and Future Opportunities in Advancing Educational Research

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) The Netherlands Initiative for Education Research (NRO) has been praised for its effective and transparent operations between 2019 and 2023 in an independent evaluation by Dialogic. The report commends NRO’s role in advancing education quality through research programming, … Read the full press release

NWO Supports Nature-Based Solutions with €3.4 Million for Biodiversity and Well-Being Research

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has allocated €3.4 million to ten projects under the BiodivNBS programme to advance Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) addressing biodiversity loss, human well-being, and societal transformation. These projects are part of the larger Biodiversa+ programme, … Read the full press release

Dutch Projects Awarded €1.25 Million in European Water Security Programme ‘Water4All’

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) Four Dutch subprojects have been awarded €1.25 million under the European Water4All programme to improve aquatic ecosystem resilience and integration into water governance. The projects include: enhancing lake management with stakeholder input (PLURALAKES), studying peatland hydrology and ecosystem … Read the full press release

Dutch Research Council Allocates €1.5 Million for Innovative Science Communication Projects

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has announced €1.5 million in funding for science communication projects that strengthen connections between science and society. Open to professionals from research institutions, museums, and public organizations, the funding encourages innovative approaches that … Read the full press release

University of Groningen Secures Major Grants for Biodiversity and Origins of Life Research, Engaging Communities and Interdisciplinary Teams

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen’s Faculty of Science and Engineering has received two €6.7 million grants for research into biodiversity restoration in farming regions and the origins of life on Earth and beyond. Led by Professors Han Olff and … Read the full press release

University of Groningen Secures €6.75 Million Grant for Global Biodiversity Restoration Initiative Led by Professor Han Olff

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen’s Professor Han Olff leads CurveBend, a €6.75 million project funded by the NWO to develop strategies for biodiversity restoration in livestock-dominated regions. This transdisciplinary consortium will collaborate with local stakeholders in the Netherlands, Argentina, … Read the full press release

NWO and Stichting Big Chemistry Launch €2.8 Million Funding Initiative for AI-Driven Chemical Research

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO), in partnership with Stichting Big Chemistry, has launched a funding initiative to support proof-of-concept studies that utilize artificial intelligence (AI) for predicting the physical and chemical properties of complex molecular systems. … Read the full press release

TU/e and Catharina Hospital Use Digital Twins to Shape the Future of Personalized Heart Care

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, November 2024

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and Catharina Hospital, including cardiologist Prof. Lukas Dekker and PhD candidate Carlijn Buck, are pioneering the use of “digital twins” to advance personalized care for heart patients. This innovative approach creates … Read the full press release