Start to strengthen your research via collaboration! Whether it's with businesses, NGOs, or government organizations, new opportunities and fresh insights for your research are sure to follow.
Collaboration helps you move your ideas forward and make a difference with your research. There are many ways in which collaboration strengthens your work and your impact.
Types of collaboration with external partners
At VU, there are many ways to collaborate. The best way depends on your research's and partner's needs:
- Funded research: paid research with focus on university goals
- Contract research: paid research focused on partner goals
- Public-private partnership: subsidised projects that benefit both the university and the partner
- Consultancy: sharing your expertise and advice
- Education: transferring knowledge in educational settings
Why collaborate?
Societal benefits of collaborating
- Increases the impact and visibility of your results
- Opens doors to funding that focuses on societal challenges
- Helps translate knowledge into solutions people can actually use
Scientific benefits of collaborating
- Gives access to facilities, data and expertise
- Leads to new research questions, innovations and publications
- Expands your professional network and future opportunities
How to begin
Need help setting up the right collaboration? VU IXA-GO can guide you in finding the best approach and partners.
