Plenary discussion:

Current developments in science policy and science practice

Moderator: Maria Henneman

•Prof. Jos Engelen, NWO chair

•Prof. Deirdre Curtin, University of Amsterdam, Spinoza laureate

•Prof. Maarten Prak, Utrecht University, NWO Humanities board

•Dr. Marion Elenbaas, Leiden University, Association of Talent Scheme Researchers chair

How do Talent Scheme laureates view the importance of mobility:

first acquire experience elsewhere in the Netherlands or abroad before submitting an application for Veni?

How important are foreign grants, EU/ERC, for Dutch scientists?

Is the trend towards ‘societalisation of science’ (e.g. collaboration outside academic circles, knowledge utilisation) inspiring, obstructing or …?