Feeling like a "fraud" in your research? 🎓
Join us 12 Feb (16:00 CET) for a free webinar on Imposter Syndrome in Academia with Dr. Holly Hutchins (UNT). Learn the research and join the discussion.
Register here: shorturl.at/0Tbyj
#PhDLife #AcademicChat #ImposterSyndrome #PNN #webinar #phd-nl
Curious about healthcare strategy consulting? 🏥
PhDs & Postdocs: Join the Gupta Strategists Masterclass in Utrecht!
📅 March 13 (Apply by Feb 18)
💼 Solve real cases & meet the team.
⚠️ Dutch fluency (B2+) required.
Apply now: shorturl.at/OH1bh
#PhD #Postdoc #healthcare #PhDNL
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Are you a PhD candidate in NL? Share your research! 🌍 KNAW is looking for new Faces of Science. 🧪
Inspire youth through blogs & vlogs about your researcher life. 🎥
🗓️ Deadline: Jan 16, 2026 Get nominated now: 👇 shorturl.at/FwsU2
#SciComm #PhDLife #FacesOfScience #PNN #KNAW
🔬 Interested in reproducibility in research?
The Dutch Reproducibility Network hosts its annual symposium on January 19, 2026, in Leiden!
✨ Keynotes, workshops, posters & pitches
📢 Submit your abstract by Jan 12 to d.gawehns@umcg.nl
📍 Poortgebouw, Leiden
🕤 9:30–17:30
🔗 shorturl.at/ONQW5
#pnn
Today, the AOb is leading the 'Stop Sloop Hoger Onderwijs' protest against budget cuts. 📢
As PNN, we highlight this initiative because a sustainable sector is vital for PhDs. Protecting Dutch research and early-career scholars must remain a priority. 🎓
shorturl.at/dVXjo
Can we objectively measure an "exceptionally good" PhD thesis?
Our Chair Martijn van der Meer argues that we can't. "Cum laude" ignores the unequal playing field PhDs face (teaching loads, contracts) and relies on subjective criteria.
Want to know more? Read his op-ed in Trouw ⬇️
shorturl.at/pxzGh
In a new interview, PNN Chair Martijn van der Meer discusses the recent cuts to PhD thesis printing reimbursement at Leiden University. He explains why this is just one symptom of a larger, "disastrous" problem for higher education caused by widespread budget cuts.
Read more: shorturl.at/IttjW
📢 PNN is looking for two new board members!
We're seeking board members for Research Affairs & External, International, & Scholarship PhDs.
Help us improve conditions for all PhD candidates in the NL! Apply by Nov 21st.
More info: shorturl.at/HT6Lb
#PhDvacancy #AcademicChatter #PhDLife #Vacancy
Welcome to our new chair, Martijn van der Meer! With background in research policy and open science, Martijn will continue PNN's work on strengthening the position of PhDs in the Netherlands. This includes focusing on crucial research issues like time, supervision, and career perspectives.
#PhD #PNN
Great news for employed PhDs in the Netherlands! 🇳🇱
The new CLA brings a salary increase (2% + €100), a €350 bonus, & a 20% cap on teaching duties for employed PhDs. These changes are effective from July 1, 2025.
Read more about the improvements: shorturl.at/SbqZq
#PhDCandidate #Academia #CAO #PNN
Agreement reached for UMCG MD/PhDs on compensation! The High Court confirmed their status as an employment contract, & now a compensation agreement has been reached. A big victory for PhD rights! ⚖️
PNN release: shorturl.at/hXrSG
Court decision: shorturl.at/U4Gfp
Agreement details: shorturl.at/0dK3K
Congratulations to PNN's Teebah Abu-Zahra on her new op-ed in Science Guide! She argues that the proposed "Internationalization in Balance Act" threatens Dutch research by limiting the essential contributions of international PhDs. Read it here: shorturl.at/0hWVG
#PhDCandidate #Internationalization
We have three key vacancies to fill! Apply now, as time is short! All PhD candidates in the Netherlands are welcome.
hetpnn.nl/vacancies-all/
#phdcandidate #pnn #boardjobs #phdvacancies #netherlands #phdnl
A new university CAO agreement has been reached! ✅ #PNN is pleased that it includes a cap on teaching time for #PhDs. This is a crucial step, as we've heard from many of you about increasing pressure to teach more due to budget cuts. Union members can vote soon. More here: shorturl.at/j8V78
Shape the future for PhDs in the NL! 🇳🇱 Join the PNN Board. We have 3 vacancies: Chair, Hospitals Portfolio, & Treasurer. A unique opportunity to gain leadership experience, influence policy, & make a tangible impact.
⏳ Applications close soon! Only 1 week remaining to apply: shorturl.at/mHHz4
International PhDs are vital for Dutch research excellence. Proposals to restrict access threaten our academic quality and marginalize valuable researchers. PNN advocates for an open, inclusive, and internationally connected academia. 🌍
Read our position paper: shorturl.at/NtgCx
#phdlife #phdnl
Gupta Strategists organiseert op vrijdag 27 juni de jaarlijkse Masterclass Strategy Consulting for PhD's and postdocs.
Kennismaken met strategieconsultancy in de zorg én een kijkje in de keuken bij Gupta.
🚨Uiterlijk 8 juni aanmelden via deze link: shorturl.at/9pZTR
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Passionate PhDs wanted for PNN Board! 🇳🇱
Help shape policy & advocate for PhD rights.
👑 Chair: Lead PNN nationally
🏥 Hospitals Lead: Champion UMC PhDs
💰 Finance/Treasurer: Steer PNN's growth
Flexible work. Grow your skills & network!
🔗 Apply: shorturl.at/ofdx1
#PhDjobs #PNN #Jobs #boardpositions
Leiden Uni is reimagining the PhD! New blog credits teaching, data, open science & impact—not just the thesis. A big step for the Recognition & Rewards agenda that #PNN keeps pushing across NL academia. 👏📚 Read more: shorturl.at/tNzsM
#RecognitionRewards #PhDcandidate #PhDlife #PhDNL
PhDs in NL! 📢 Submit proposals (e.g., mini-exhibit, demo, workshop) for the @citizenscience.nl Nationale Citizen Science Expo by May 28! Showcase your #CitizenScience work & network. Event in Dutch (Eng-friendly). PNN is keen on PhD project collabs! Call details: shorturl.at/mfSyJ
#PNN #PhDlife
Vital and productive #SocialSafety conversation! PNN Chair Benthe van Wanrooij met King Willem-Alexander & Commissioner Mariëtte Hamer to discuss PhD vulnerabilities & steps toward safer, inclusive workplaces. Thank you for the invitation!
#PhDVoice #PNN #PhDCandidate
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Just a quick reminder since the registration deadline is fast approaching!
DANS offers May workshops on hard-to-share data:
🗓️ May 8: Ethics/CARE (Hague) shorturl.at/Lymh6
🗓️ May 26: Field Notes (Leiden) shorturl.at/7FzJu
In-person training. Register via links!
#PhD #SSH #ResearchData #DANS #PNN
It’ll be in Amsterdam
Confused about your PhD rights in NL? 🤔 Join PNN & ASAP's Know Your Rights event! Get answers on contracts, policies & more. Network + unlimited drinks! 🍻
🗓️ Fri May 2nd
📍 Café de Ebeling
💰 5€
More info in image!
#PhDLife #KnowYourRights #Netherlands #PNN
🎓 How can Recognition & Rewards improve the PhD experience? PNN shares insights from the national R&R event for ECRs. Let's build a future where all PhD contributions count 🌟, not just papers!
Read more: shorturl.at/MfOVv
#PhD #ECR #Netherlands #R&R #phdcandidate
NL PhD candidates (SSH)! DANS offers May workshops on hard-to-share data:
🗓️ May 8: Ethics/CARE (Hague) shorturl.at/Lymh6
🗓️ May 26: Field Notes (Leiden) shorturl.at/7FzJu
In-person training. Register via links!
#PhD #SSH #ResearchData #DANS #Netherlands #PNN
Victory! 🇳🇱 Supreme Court confirms UMCG scholarship PhDs are employees. PNN applauds this recognition that PhD research is WORK, ending the unfair experiment. Read our reaction: shorturl.at/QousO
#PhD #AcademicLabor #UMCG #PNN #PhDlife #phdcandidate
📢 Last week’s symposium was a big success, bringing together PhD candidates & experts to discuss fair PhD durations in the NL. We're grateful for the hard work and input of all involved! Check out our summary here: shorturl.at/P5xyC
#PhDlife #Academia #PhDVoice #PNN #PhDcandidate
🗞️ PRESS RELEASE: New PNN report reveals PhDs in NL face systematic delays—4-year contracts typically extend beyond 5 years! It’s time to address supervision quality & unrealistic planning. 📚🎓
👉 shorturl.at/SJSSn
Last Friday, PNN joined an insightful panel at Radboud Uni for OZSW's PhD Day, discussing how PhDs can navigate academia amidst budget cuts. Thanks to Susanna Lindberg, Christoph Lüthy, Sabine Roeser, Lidwien Poorthuis (@lnvh.nl), Arnoud Lagendijk (@aob.nl), and moderator Arjen Kleinherenbrink!