The Jan Roelofs stipend 2025: (Why) is Water soldier in decline in the Netherlands?

Every year, a broad research question is formulated in the tradition of Jan Roelofs' work. Master students at Radboud University can submit a research proposal stating how they would try to answer this research question. Up to three applicants will be invited to present their proposal to the Stipend Committee using a PowerPoint presentation. Subsequently, the Stipend Committee will select one proposal to be carried out by the applicant. This will count as a master's internship. The research will be fully facilitated by B-WARE Research Centre. The Stipend recipient will receive 500 euros at the start of the internship and 1500 euros and a certificate after completion of the internship report.

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Monitoring water quality on the Volgermeerpolder

Monitoring water quality on the Volgermeerpolder

On the Volgermeerpolder, between Amsterdam and Broek-in-Waterland, the (ecological) water quality has been monitored for several years by Research Centre B-WARE. This as part of the development of wetland nature goals. Clear and plant-rich water in the sawas and watercourses is aimed at by the municipality of Amsterdam. Clear water provides a habitat for many different plant and animal species. Eventually, the aim in the sawas is also to achieve terrestrialisation and peat formation. Monitoring helps to track development, evaluate and identify any bottlenecks in time.

Krabbescheer Volgermeerpolder