NWO

The Dutch Research Council (NWO) is one of the most important science-funding bodies in the Netherlands and ensures quality and innovation in science. Each year NWO invests more than 650 million euros in curiosity-driven research and research related to societal challenges. NWO selects and funds research proposals based on the advice of experts from science and society from the Netherlands and abroad. NWO encourages national and international collaboration, invests in large-scale research facilities, promotes knowledge utilisation, and manages research institutes. NWO funds more than 5600 research projects at universities and knowledge institutions.

http://www.nwo.nl

501-1,000 employees

Growth Trajectory

NWO plans to expand through international collaborations, increasing diversity and inclusion in research, and focusing on knowledge utilization and societal impact, aligning with their NWO-Strategie 2023-2026. They are investing in digital research infrastructure and exploring Generative AI, indicating a move towards modernizing research practices and enhancing their technological capabilities. Furthermore, initiatives related to Open Science and the European partnerships suggest growth through increased accessibility and collaboration on a global scale.

Technical Challenges

Ensuring societal impact and knowledge sharing.

Promoting diversity and inclusion in research and employment.

Supporting the digital and energy transition.

Balancing traditional research assessment methods with broader assessment criteria.

Adhering to DORA declaration.

Tech Stack

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Team Size

Key Risks

Limited compliance with data sharing policies among researchers could hinder Open Science initiatives.

Addressing biases in evaluation processes and optimizing assessment of grant applications poses a challenge.

Resistance to change in traditional research assessment methods may impede the adoption of broader assessment criteria.

Opportunities

Further development of assessment methods that consider diverse contributions and impacts of researchers.

Expanding the adoption of the 'Erkennen en Waarderen' program internationally.

Leveraging partnerships with various organizations to promote data sharing and open science practices.

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