NWO Chemical & Physical Sciences

NWO Physical Sciences encourages innovative, fundamental, strategic and applied research in astronomy, computer science and mathematics. This is realised through, for example, the funding of research projects and programmes and the organisation of scientific meetings.

Astronomy, mathematics and computer science are indispensible for obtaining an understanding of the nature, origin and future of human beings, the world and the universe. The Netherlands is a world leader in the physical sciences with broad economic and societal interests.

NWO Physical Sciences wants to make a major contribution to the realisation and retention of a superb scientific climate with special attention for the application of knowledge. Knowledge utilisation increases the contribution of scientific research to welfare and prosperity.

Results from the research funded by NWO Physical Sciences benefit science, public and civil society organisations and industry.