Researchers in Educational and Developmental Sciences work closely with local, national and international partners to bridge the gap between research and practice. This collaboration ranges from joint research projects to teaching, expert committees, teacher training programmes and other forms of knowledge exchange.
Examples of involvement in expert committees and broader collaborations
- Marjolein Camphuijsen’s involvement with the Knowledge Centre for the Study of Inequality (Kenniscentrum Ongelijkheid).
- Ilja Cornelisz’s role as Director of Education Lab Netherlands.
- Melanie Ehren chairs the programme committee of the Dutch National Education Institute (NKO, Dutch abbreviation). She has also led several international collaborations that use research to build capacity and strengthen policymakers’ knowledge and skills at the OECD, UNESCO and UNICEF.
- Anne Fleur Kortekaas chairs the Interuniversitaire Commissie Lerarenopleidingen (ICL).
- Debby ten Hove serves as an advisor to Stichting Cito.
- ACLA makes a significant contribution to the OnderwijskennisNetwerk Amsterdam, ONA and the National Growth Fund programme Ontwikkelkracht.
- The long-standing collaboration with the OGO Vereniging (Development-Oriented Education).
Examples of key societal partners across all our priority themes
- Local: The Municipality of Amsterdam, school boards and schools in the Amsterdam region.
- National: The Dutch Council for Primary Education (PO-Raad), the Dutch Council for Secondary Education (VO-raad), the Dutch Council for Vocational Education and Training (MBO Raad), the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, and the Dutch Inspectorate of Education.
- International: The European Union, UNESCO, the OECD and partner universities, currently primarily in the EU, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Building on Research, Knowledge and Education
In 2026/2027, we will continue our collaboration around these themes, with the aim of securing additional external funding and, where possible, applying for international grants. This will help strengthen and diversify our research funding. This is particularly relevant in light of the transition from the NRO to the National Knowledge Institute for Education.
Across all themes, we will continue to actively share and apply knowledge through scientific publications, blogs, keynote presentations and roundtable discussions with external stakeholders. Insights and findings from our research will also be integrated into our educational programmes.
Academic Collaborative Hubs
Our approach is based on collaboration and co-creation. Through academic collaborative hubs, we bring together researchers, professionals and people with lived experience to develop knowledge that directly responds to the needs of practice.