About Prout

Prout is the PhD Network of Utrecht University, run by a group of enthusiastic voluntary PhD representatives from all graduate schools of the university.

We are an organization (vereniging) whose main aim is to represent the interests of PhD candidates to the university and to influence decision-making concerning PhDs. This involves regular meetings with representatives from university governing bodies, PhD councils at graduate school and faculty level, and the university council. We also maintain connections with external organizations such as PNN (the PhD candidates Network of the Netherlands) and labour unions.

We keep PhD candidates informed about their position as a University employee, career development opportunities, and all other practical matters.

In addition, we organize activities for all PhDs in Utrecht, including lectures, workshops, information markets, and drinks. These events provide a way for PhDs from different institutes within the university to meet each other.

Prout consists of four board members and at least one representative of each Graduate School. The current board members are Daan te Rietmole, Brittney van der Woude,  Ines Figaroa and Elena Radul. You can contact the board by sending an email to info@prout.nl.

Graduate School Represenatatives