The Academy advises on a wide range of scientific subjects. The perspectives for these advisory report subjects are outlined in ‘Knowledge-based!’, the Academy's strategic agenda for 2021-2025.
The Academy has established a number of advisory councils and advisory committees to assist it in its advisory task. They propose subjects and play a role in conducting peer reviews of advisory reports.
The 30st Gonda Lecture by Charlotte Schmid (Professor of History of the religions of India at the École française d’Extrême-Orient, Paris, France).
View publicationUpinder Singh argues that the fundamental template of ancient Indian political ideology and religious policy was established during the period c. 200 BCE-300 CE through a continuous dialogic process revealed in the manner in which kings inscribed their power on their realm. She does so by drawing on epigraphic evidence to focus on three themes.
View publicationSeasoned professionals in the social sciences and humanities offer ten lessons on how to make an impact with research. The booklet, published by the Social Sciences Council of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW), argues for more appreciation for impact and offers practical tips on how to get started.
View publicationThe systematic replication of other researchers’ work should be a normal part of science. That is the main message of the Academy advisory report. Funding agencies and scientific journals should also make it easier for researchers to carry out and publish replication studies.
View publicationThe decision to provide instruction in either Dutch or English in higher education requires great care. The choice must be made for each study programme separately, based on arguments relating to the programme’s subject matter and learning objectives.
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