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Do you wonder how employers in the Netherlands feel about hiring international graduates? Nuffic has examined employers’ attitudes towards hiring international graduates in the Netherlands and published a report on the findings. The study was based on a questionnaire completed by hundreds of...

Research and funding are inextricably linked. Therefore, we would like to point out several funding and award opportunities from KNAW, the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. KNAW Trailblazers FundEarly-career first-generation academics can apply for this grant that can be used for...

Were you joined by a spouse or partner when relocating to the Netherlands? And is your spouse/partner looking for a job? UWV EURES offers support to spouses and partners of highly skilled migrants, researchers, self-employed, startups, orientation year permit holders and all EU-citizens. Four-day...

Just before the holidays, the European Commission adopted the Horizon Europe work programme for 2026-2027. This means an investment of € 14 billion to boost global research and innovation. New in the work programme: horizontal callsA new element in the work programme 2026-2027 are horizontal calls...

The new Visa Strategy, adopted by the Commission, sets out a framework for a visa policy that is more strategic and that advances the EU’s long-term interests. It should leave the EU better equipped for growing mobility and the consequences of regional instability and geopolitical competition.  The...

EU countries and countries outside the EU have participated in a survey on immigration and mobility of researchers. Based on the input, the Community of Practice (CoP) Supporting mobility and procedures has published a report with some interesting results. Topics covered include:Type of residence...

EURAXESS and Europass have teamed up to simplify and streamline your career journey as researcher in Europe. As of December 11th 2025, you can import your Europass profile directly into your EURAXESS account, with just a few clicks.Goal: simplify the career journey for researchersThe import of a...

On 7-11 September 2026, the third edition of EU TalentOn will take place in Brest, France. EU TalentOn is a European contest for young researchers aged 21 to 35. For one week, over a 100 or Europe’s brightest early-career scientist will have to challenge themselves, collaborate and work in...

Are you new to the Dutch job market? Or are you getting few or no responses to your job applications? Join the online 'Dutch labour market 101' session and learn the essentials of landing a job in the Netherlands. Receive practical tips to improve your applications and get a chance to ask your...

The mild and sunny days may make you think otherwise, but the end of the year is approaching. This means that a number of old Dutch traditions are just around the corner. Some customs are celebrated throughout the country, while others are more regional. 11 November – Sint-Maarten (Saint Martin's...