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Taskforce for Applied Research SIA

The mandate of the Taskforce for Applied Research SIA, or Regieorgaan SIA for short, is to improve the quality and widen the impact of the applied research done by universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands. We do this by funding research and facilitating collaboration between universities of applied sciences, industry and public bodies.

About Regieorgaan SIA

Regieorgaan SIA encourages the professionalisation and strengthens the quality of applied research in universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands. We support the universities of applied sciences through various funding mechanisms.

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Applied research

Universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands carry out applied research which arises from issues or problems in practice.

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Internationalisation of applied research

Internationalisation of applied research from universities of applied sciences improves the quality and impact of research. In 2022, Regieorgaan SIA (the Taskforce for Applied Research SIA) started the pilot programme Towards Europe. One of the programme’s aims is to enable universities of applied sciences to better connect with the European research agenda.

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Funding your research

Researchers working at a university of applied sciences funded by the Dutch Government may apply to Regieorgaan SIA for applied research funding.

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Get in touch

If you have any questions regarding our organisation, grants or applied research in the Netherlands in general, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are happy to provide you with more information.

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