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The increasing globalization also affects Dutch scientific research. One of the consequences of this globalization is that Dutch scientific institutions are increasingly collaborating with institutions abroad. Another consequence is that the job market for scientists is becoming more international. For the maintenance or strengthening of the international (top) position of Dutch research institutions, it is essential that these institutions are populated by the best researchers - also from abroad. In this context, the attractiveness of the Netherlands as a place to establish oneself as a researcher is an important factor. This involves not only an inspiring and challenging scientific environment, but also more everyday matters such as the living and working environment in the Netherlands and the way in which scientific institutions support the integration of foreign researchers within and outside the institution.
Supporting the Dutch knowledge infrastructure - especially scientific research - is an important policy area of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW). The ministry intends to organize a meeting in 2007 on the international profile of the Netherlands in the policy areas of the ministry.
In preparation for the conference, the International Policy Directorate has asked Dialogic to conduct a quick scan of the experience of foreign researchers living and working in the Netherlands. Furthermore, the exploration should provide an overview of the international significance and impact of Dutch scientific clusters.
