PhDs in the Netherlands: Is Imposter Phenomenon a personal hurdle or a systemic issue? 🇳🇱 Help reframe the Dutch research landscape by sharing your experience in this 10-min anonymous survey. Let’s build a more resilient academic culture together. Link: shorturl.at/HaIbw #phd #mentalhealth

🚨 BOARD VACANCIES 🚨 Want to shape national PhD policy, defend labour rights, and expand your network? Join the PNN Board! 5 positions are open, all eligible for PhD contract extensions (time-for-time). ⏳ Deadline approaching fast! ℹ️ Info & apply: hetpnn.nl/vacatures (1/6) 👇

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Discover your potential with PNN. We prioritize innovation and collaboration, offering a path to a rewarding career in research.

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How do we improve PhD supervision & reduce academic work pressure? 🎓 Join The Young Academy's Symposium Profkip on May 18 at the KNAW Trippenhuis! We'll discuss supervisor workload and capping PhD candidates. 📅 May 18 📍 Amsterdam Sign up: shorturl.at/xjibC #phdcandidate #pnn #phdnl

PhDs in the Netherlands: Is Imposter Phenomenon a personal hurdle or a systemic issue? 🇳🇱 Help reframe the Dutch research landscape by sharing your experience in this 10-min anonymous survey. Let’s build a more resilient academic culture together. Link: shorturl.at/HaIbw #phd #mentalhealth

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

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Imposter Syndrome in Academia. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

In this session, I will provide a brief overview of current research on understanding and addressing imposter phenomenon in a work context, specifically related to academic researcher identity and wor...

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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 Sponsored content

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

Opinie: Je kunt niet objectief bepalen wat een ‘uitzonderlijk goed’ proefschrift is

De ene promovendus kan zich in alle rust aan zijn onderzoek wijden, de andere heeft zware neventaken. Alleen al daarom hebben ze niet dezelfde kans op het predicaat cum laude. Schaf dat daarom af, sch...

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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

Leidse universiteit wentelt kosten op promovendus af

Ophef: Een promovendus van de Universiteit Leiden ontdekte per toeval dat de vergoeding van zijn drukwerk vanaf januari is wegbezuinigd.

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📢 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

CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten

Universiteiten van Nederland onderhandelt met de werknemersorganisaties FNV Overheid, AC/FBZ, CNV Overheid en AOb over de arbeidsvoorwaarden van alle medewerkers op de universiteit (m.u.v. de leden va...

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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

‘Waarom internationaal talent essentieel is voor de Nederlandse academische wereld’ - ScienceGuide

Met de WIB schaadt de Nederlandse samenleving zichzelf, schrijven Teebah Abu-Zahra en Emma de Brabander.

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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

Nieuwe cao universiteiten: 'Salarisverhoging in centen en procenten' | AOb

Medewerkers aan de universiteiten krijgen een salarisverhoging in 'centen en procenten' waarbij vooral rekening is gehouden met de lagere salarisschalen. Het gaat om een verhoging van gemiddeld 4,2 pr...

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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 Sponsored by Gupta Strategists

Gupta Strategists - Masterclass Strategy Consulting PhD - 27 June 25

During our annual Strategy Consulting Masterclass for PhD students and postdocs, you will work in groups with several PhD students and postdocs on a realistic case accompanied by our consultants. On F

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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

Beyond the dissertation: Reshaping PhD trajectories at Leiden University

Open Science and the reform of research assessment are increasingly growing together. Time to also rethink the evaluation of PhD candidates! Talking to six PhD candidates, the authors found that PhD p...

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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 📸 frankvanbeek.nl

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

The Ethics of Sharing Fieldwork Data and the CARE Principles - DANS

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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

The PhD of the Future: room for more than a thesis - Promovendi Netwerk Nederland

TL;DRToday’s PhD path often feels narrow, fixated solely on the thesis and its constitutive publications. This undervalues crucial contributions – teaching, societal engagement, …

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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

The Ethics of Sharing Fieldwork Data and the CARE Principles - DANS

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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

PERSBERICHT - PNN verwelkomt uitspraak Hoge Raad: Beurspromovendi UMCG moeten als werknemers worden beschouwd - Promovendi Netwerk Nederland

Promovendi Netwerk Nederland (PNN) is verheugd met het arrest van de Hoge Raad in de zaak aangespannen door 44 MD/PhD beurspromovendi tegen het …

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