Promovendi Netwerk Nederland (PNN)

Join us the 25th of November to protest against the budget cuts. As PNN we will gather at the pavilion on the Malieveld, so please join us! ✊

Great news for employed PhDs in the Netherlands! The new CLA brings a salary increase (2% + €100), a €350 bonus, & 20% cap on teaching duties for employed PhDs. These changes are effective from July 1, 2025. Read more about the improvements: shorturl.at/SbqZq #PhD #CAO

Agreement reached for UMCG MD/PhDs on compensation! The High Court confirmed their status as an employment contract & a compensation agreement has been reached. A big victory for PhD rights! ⚖️ Court decision: shorturl.at/U4Gfp Agreement details: shorturl.at/0dK3K

Congrats to PNN's Teebah Abu-Zahra on her new op-ed in ScienceGuide! She argues that the "Internationalization in Balance Act" threatens Dutch research by limiting the contributions of international PhDs. Read it here: shorturl.at/0hWVG #PhD #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! ✅ We're pleased it includes a cap on teaching time for #PhDs. A crucial step, as we've heard from many of you about increasing pressure to teach more due to budget cuts. Union members vote soon. More here: shorturl.at/j8V78

Join the PNN Board & shape the future for PhDs! We've 3 vacancies: Chair, Hospitals Portfolio, & Treasurer. Unique opportunity to gain leadership experience, influence policy, & make an 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, international 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. 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

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

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

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. PNN is keen on PhD project collabs! Call details: shorturl.at/mfSyJ #PNN #PhDlife #PhDNL

Vital and productive #SocialSafety conversation! PNN Chair Benthe van Wanrooij met King Willem-Alexander & Commissioner @mariettehamer to discuss PhD vulnerabilities & steps toward safer, inclusive workplaces. Thank you for the invitation! #PhDVoice 📸 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!

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 #ECR #phdcandidate #recognitionandrewards

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 #PNN #PhDcandidate

🗞️ PRESS RELEASE: New PNN report reveals PhDs in the Netherlands face systematic delays—4-year contracts typically extend beyond 5 years! It’s time to address supervision quality & unrealistic planning. 📚🎓 👉 shorturl.at/SJSSn #pnn #pressrelease #phdcandidate #HigherEd

On Friday, PNN joined a panel discussion at @Radboud_Uni for OZSW's PhD Day on navigating academia amidst budget cuts with Susanna Lindberg, Christoph Lüthy, Sabine Roeser, Lidwien Poorthuis (@LNVH_NL ), Arnoud Lagendijk (AOb), and moderator Arjen Kleinherenbrink! Thank you all!