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Dialogic analyses the Dutch Research and Science Policy on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.
Scientific research plays an important role in our knowledge society. It encompasses more than just the quest for better and richer explanations leading to scientific innovation and breakthroughs. Science also contributes to solving societal challenges, strengthening the earning capacity of the Netherlands, addressing and interpreting (future) issues, and serving as a basis for education. This results in science becoming increasingly intertwined with other domains.
The aim of the Dutch Research and Science Policy is "Creating an internationally competitive research environment that challenges researchers to achieve optimal scientific performance and aligns well with societal needs." In the 2019 science letter, the policy objective is further elaborated into three overarching ambitions:
- Dutch science has global impact.
- Science is connected with society.
- The Netherlands is a breeding ground and haven for talent.
These science ambitions form the basis for the policy evaluation in which the objectives of ongoing policy are examined. Through this evaluation, we aim to show to what extent the 'policy works' and to what extent 'the policy provides value for money'.
Want to know more about this research? Please contact Frank Bongers.