Research that is carried out in the various research institutes within the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, is extensive and innovative and has a strong international focus. Faculty members are actively involved in externally financed projects and joint international research programmes. The Faculty's research institutes conduct fundamental research within the broad field of the social and behavioural sciences.
Elections and Democracy
On November 22, 2023 the Netherlands general elections will take place. Which themes are high on the agenda? What role does populism play? To what extent do voters care whether a politician is male or female? Our experts answer these and other questions about the elections.
Research dossiers
Organisation of research
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Research institutes
Research is organised through four research institutes, each one containing several thematic programme groups. -
Priority areas and research centres
Priority areas and research centres bring together researchers on specific themes transcending disciplinary and faculty boundaries. -
Professors
The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences has around 90 professors in a wide area of thematic research field.
Isaac Roet Prize
The Isaac Roet Prize is awarded annually to a student or researcher from the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences whose project plan promotes the beliefs of Isaac Roet. These beliefs are the pursuit of a fair, just, safe and sustainable world.