NETHERLANDS
Institution:Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW)Description of the institution
Main functions of KNAW are: advising the government on matters related to scientific research; assessing the quality of scientific research (peer review); providing a forum for the scientific world and promoting international scientific cooperation; acting as an umbrella organisation for the institutes primarily engaged in basic and strategic scientific research and disseminating information.Contact person:
Renée van Kessel
Position: Director Social Sciences and Science for Global development
Tel: +31 (0)70 3440990
Fax: +31 (0)70 3832841
e-mail: kessel@nwo.nl
Description of the institution
The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) funds thousands of top researchers at universities and institutes and steers the course of Dutch science by means of subsidies and research programmes.Contact person:
Taake Manning
Position: Manager International Cooperation
Tel: +31 (0) 70-3735534
Fax: +31 (0) 70-3735100
e-mail: t.manning@senternovem.nl
Description of the institution
SenterNovem is an agency of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and implements national government policy in a professional, effective and inspiring way by order of the State government. It strives to achieve a strong innovative business community in a safe and supportive, sustainable society and promotes sustainable economic growth by building a bridge between the market and government, at both national and international levels. SenterNovem provides companies, (knowledge) institutions and government authorities with advice, knowledge and financial support. We bring parties together who have a passion for a sustainable and innovative society.General Science and Technology policy issues
The main actors in the development of the Science and Technology policy in the Netherlands are the Ministry for Education, Scientific Research and Culture, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and KNAW.
The main actors in carrying out research and development activity are NWO, the Universities and the research institutes of KNAW.
The main actors in financing research and development activity are the Ministry for Education, Scientific Research and Culture and the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Important funding agencies are: SenterNovem, KNAW and NWO.
The main financial resources for research and development activity are the state budget and the private sector.
The ministers of the Ministry for Education, Scientific Research and Culture and the Ministry of Economic Affairs have the right to sign intergovernmental co-operation agreements.