Diversity, Inclusion and Gender Equality Plan
The NSCR has the mission to conduct excellent and fundamental science that drives and simultaneously impacts society. Part of this is promoting an inclusive science culture with an eye for diversity. Diversity in the composition of the staff fosters a variety of arguments and leads to inspiration, creativity, and innovation. The added value is seen in the joint effort of people with different expertise and a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.
As an organization NSCR aims to structurally create and ensure the conditions for an inclusive culture, in such a way that employees can develop and utilize different talents. The management and MT endorse the objectives of this plan and will strive for proper implementation.
Within the study center, a diversity team is active with currently four members. For questions, send an email to dei@nscr.nl.
See the complete ‘Diversity, Inclusion and Gender Equality Plan: DEI plan 2023 of the NSCR.
Activities
- January 13, 2026, 12:00-13:00 – Women+ERG lunch meeting. Topic: Career: sharing experiences and tips
- April 14, 2026, 16:00 – Women+ERG meeting, followed by drinks. Topic: Allyship
- July 14, 2026, 12:00-13:00 – Women+ERG outdoor lunch meeting. Get to know each other and meet
- October 13, 2026, 12:00-13:00 – Women+ERG lunch meeting. Topic: Balancing private life and work
- November 10, 2026, 12:00-13:00 – Women+ERG online lunch meeting
Past Events
- December 8, 2025, 11:30 – Coffee pitch at NSCR. Topic: DEI at NSCR and a Menti meter
- November 27, 2025 – Workshop for DEI teams and ERG Coordinators: how to deal with resistance
- November 13, 2025 – Symposium: Discussing social safety
- October 11, 2025 – Coming Out Day. Four posters were displayed in the windows of NSCR around October 11 (see photo)
Posters voor Coming Out Dag 2025 bij NSCR - Summer 2025 – Design competition. This summer, the NWO-I ERG (Employee Resource Group) Neurodiversity organized a button design competition with the theme ‘How does my brain feel today?’ See the latest DIG news
An illustration on a button about ‘How does my brain feel today?’ – Participation in the neurodiversity design competition from NWO-I ERG Employee Resource Group
Partners
- VU Diversity Office
- NWO-I ERG tevens DIG (Diversiteit, Inclusie en Gender Equality)
Questions?
Do you have questions about the Diversity, Inclusion and Gender Equality Plan?
Please send an email to dei@nscr.nl
NSCR is part of the Institutes Organisation of the Dutch Research Council (NWO).