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Increasing the visibility of top research

Aims

Excellent research needs to be brought to the attention of a broader audience. Its relevance and international competitiveness should be widely known. As international indicators show, research conducted at the Dutch research universities is excellent in terms of quality and productivity.

11 Dutch research universities are in the top 200 of the world's best universities (Times Higher Education Supplement 2009)
the Netherlands occupies the third place worldwide in citation impact scores (2003-2006)

Top research

Top research is a prerequisite for attracting talented international students and researchers. Leading research paves the way for inspiring, exellent education and provides indispensable incentives for societal and economic innovation. The research undertaken at Dutch universities is directly relevant to society and plays a vital role in the Dutch knowledge economy.

Samples of excellent
research in the Netherlands