Knowledge of fungi helps to map risks of genetically modified crops
Plant fungi are indispensable for a good plant growth. NWO researcher Erik Verbruggen from the VU University Amsterdam has discovered that phosphate and grass-clover have an effect on the diversity and variation in the species composition of these fungi. His research results can be used to map the possible risks of genetically modified crops for natural fungal growth. Continue
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Vici grant for research on new ICT and social media in African conflict zonesAnthropologist Mirjam de Bruijn has been awarded a Vici grant by NWO for investigating the influence of new communication technologies and social media on changing social and political relations in northern Central Africa.Continue |
Health workers in Ghana not negative towards HIV patientsWOTRO researcher Jonathan Mensah Dapaah received his PhD from the University of Amsterdam for his study on the way in which HIV/aids is treated in Voluntary Counselling and Testing centres and Anti Retroviral Therapy clinics in Ghana.Continue |
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Seeing others smoke encourages young people to smoke more cellsYoung people who smoke each day light up more cigarettes if they see other young smokers. Anti-smoking campaigns wrongly ignore this implicit effect, says NWO-funded researcher Zeena Harakeh. Continue |
Patriotism and not quality ensures a position in the literary canon patientsThe Dutch literary canon, which contains such great names as Hooft, Vondel and Cats, is not the result of an assessment based on quality but rather a selection that matched the ideals of the first literary reviewers.Continue |
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The Innovational Research Incentives Scheme ('Vernieuwingsimpuls') provides talented researchers with the opportunity to conduct their own research programme independently and to remain committed to the scientific profession. Researchers from abroad may apply.Continue |
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The Rubicon programme offers talented postgraduates from abroad the opportunity to spend one year conducting research in the Netherlands. There are three selection rounds a year for Rubicon grants. Women especially are urged to apply. Continue |
