1. Research Masters Programmes in the Netherlands Brasov, 12 March 2009 Fred Mulder

2. Perspectives 1.Exclusively preparing for a PhD 2.Preparing for a position in research, but not necessarily a PhD 3.Orientation on research, but intrinsic value 4.Simply top education!

3. Reasons for introducing RMPs Competition Economic growth Not enough researchers, PhDs Attracting international talent Demographic developments

4. 10 universities: 113 RMPs domainprogrammes Humanities52 Social Sciences36 Behavioural Sciences13 Biomedical Sciences10 Earth Sciences02

5. Enrolment figures Social Sciences RMPs yearprogrammesstudentsaverage 2004201588 20053334210 20063642412

6. Perspectives 1.Exclusively preparing for a PhD, but brighter prospect please 2.Preparing for a position in research, but not necessarily a PhD 3.Orientation on research, but intrinsic value 4.Simply top education!

7. Thank you Research Master Review 2007 The exploration of a new domain www.nvao.net/nieuws/2008/220 Fred Mulder NVAO Policy Advisor & RMP Coordinator f.mulder@nvao.net +31703122354