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The community for chemists and life scientists
Together we are working towards a better future
Our vibrant community consists of scientists, professionals from the business world and government organizations, and college and university students. We offer a broad and varied program that allows each member to develop themselves. We would love to do the same for you!
The association consists of various departments, sections, circles, and working groups, each of which contributes to our common goal with its own program. We strengthen the chemical community in the Netherlands by connecting members, stimulating the development and exchange of knowledge, and offering members opportunities for professional and personal growth. We do this based on three strategic pillars:
The field of work in its full breadth and depth
Together with the circles and working groups, the sections form the beating heart of the KNCV. They represent all disciplines within our field of work. As a member of the KNCV, you can participate in all activities of the sections, working groups and circles.
As a professional association, we encourage cohesion and cross-pollination between the various parts of the association. Our goal is to offer our members opportunities for optimal development, both in depth and breadth.
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SECTIONS
View all sectionsThe sections represent the disciplines that chemistry, life sciences and process technology have to offer.
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CIRCLES
View the circlesOur field of work includes a number of circles that serve and represent specific regions within the Netherlands.
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WORKING GROUPS
View the working groupsFor sector-wide themes, we work with working groups comprising representatives from various sections.
Jong KNCV
The subcommunity for young chemists
Jong KNCV is specifically for chemists, life scientists, and process technologists up to the age of 35. It is a network within the KNCV with its own program of company visits, Jong KNCV Cafés and other activities. Jong KNCV is for both students in higher professional education and university education, as well as professionals at the start of their careers in education, research, government and industry.
Curious about what Jong KNCV can do for you?
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That's why I'm a member of the KNCV
Thanks to the KNCV, I've been able to build valuable national and international connections.
Ioana Ilie, lecturer in computational chemistry (University of Amsterdam)
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For me, being a member of the KNCV is more than just networking; it gives our community a voice
Kevin Neumann
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The KNCV connects everyone who has a passion for chemistry
Silvie Meeuwissen
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That's why I'm a member of the KNCV
Thanks to travel grants from the KNCV, I was able to attend conferences, and now I am happy to give something back by becoming a member
Sebastiaan van Nuffel
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Without community, you can achieve little as an individual
Fons Janssen
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This allows me to stay informed about other fields of research and developments in chemistry
Celine Nieuwland
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The KNCV demonstrates how broadly and rapidly chemistry is developing, even outside my own field of expertise
Adarsh Kalikadien
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My goal is for every chemist to find their way to the KNCV and feel welcome
Yvonne van der Meer
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Chemists play a key role in social issues, and a strong professional association supports that
Wouter van den Berg
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Not only have I built up a broad network, but I also stay well informed through C2W
Anouk Rijs
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Together with other members, you stand up for a common interest
Michiel Uiterweerd
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I find it important and enjoyable to keep up with developments in my field through the KNCV
Martha Hoebens
Honorary members and members of merit
Every member is equally important to us. However, there are members who have been committed to the KNCV for many years, both nationally and sometimes internationally. This deserves our appreciation and recognition. We are therefore proud of the long list of honorary members and members of merit that our association has. Prof. Floris Rutjes is the most recent honorary member and Prof. Matthias Bickelhaupt is the most recent member of merit.
International opportunities
KNCV members are active in international networks
The KNCV is represented by members in various international organizations. At IUPAC and EuChemS, national representatives are even selected on the recommendation of the KNCV. So the KNCV also opens doors for you internationally!
A global network
The impact of chemistry and chemists in the Netherlands does not stop at national borders. The field benefits from intensive international cooperation to share knowledge, drive innovation, and create scale. That is why we at KNCV work together with sister associations within and outside Europe.
