Grants and distinctions
Many of our employees and students have received grants and distinctions. We are proud of the recognition that our lecturers, researchers, students, alumni and research groups receive for their contributions to education, research and society.
Research
We are proud to have a Nobel Prize winner and six Spinoza Prize winners within our faculty. Many of our researchers have also received prestigious personal grants, such as the European ERC grants and the national Veni, Vidi or Vici grants.
Research grants
As a faculty we are participant or lead applicant of various research projects, consortia and other collaborations. For this we receive national and international research subsidies such as NWA, GWI Roadmap and Horizon Europe.
Nobel Prize laureates
Since the first award in 1901, several researchers who were or are affiliated with our faculty in some way have received the Nobel Prize.
Spinoza Prize Winners
The NWO Spinoza Prize is the highest Dutch award in science. The prize has been awarded annually since 1995 to researchers who are among the global top of their field.
Corné Pieterse
Corné Pieterse's research group studies the molecular mechanisms by which the immune system of plants provides protection against diseases and pests. In addition, they investigate how beneficial microorganisms in the microflora of plant roots promote the growth and health of plants.
Anna Akhmanova
Anna Akhmanova's research group discovered important components of the structure and functioning of the cytoskeleton. Her dream is to understand how a cell works so well that it will be possible to reconstruct a working cell in the laboratory.
Albert Heck
Albert Heck's research group investigates the functioning of proteins. As a pioneer, Heck made a major contribution to the worldwide breakthrough of the field of proteomics, and to establishing connections with other specialisms.
Bert Weckhuysen
Bert Weckhuysen's research group focuses on understanding and developing new or improved catalysts, including by developing and using advanced techniques to better view catalytic reactions.
Piet Gros
Piet Gros received the Spinoza Prize for solving the three-dimensional structure of the complex C3 protein, which plays an important role in the human immune system.
Ben Scheres
Ben Scheres received the Spinoza Prize for his major contributions to the understanding of cell development in plants, and in particular for his new insights into the role of stem cells in root development.
Education
From Teaching Fellows to Teacher of the Year, we recognize exceptional contributions to education. Discover how we celebrate teachers, students, and initiatives for their impact and dedication.
Teaching Fellows
very year, teachers can submit proposals to be considered for the Comenius programme : a national incentive programme for educational innovation.
Teacher Awards
The University Executive Board annually awards two teacher awards: the Outstanding Teacher Award and the Teacher Talent Award.
Alumni
We are proud of all our alumni and annually pay tribute to an inspiring alumnus who has left a lasting impression with special achievements and social impact.
