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Research We Facilitate

Netspar facilitates wide-ranging scientific research into the issues surrounding aging and retirement financing. We invite proposals from diverse academic disciplines.

The Netspar 2027-2031 Knowledge Agenda (pdf) sets out the key research themes for this four-year period. It identifies themes that are highly relevant to society and the pension sector and serves as a framework for Netspar’s research programme. Research proposals should contribute to one or more of the themes included in the Knowledge Agenda 2027-2031. Please refer to the relevant call for specific requirements.

At various points in the year, Netspar then puts out a call for short-term or long-term project proposals. The multidisciplinary research performed is grouped under five themes, and each theme has a single coordinator who serves as the point of contact and sounding board for the research leaders.

Well-being and Welfare of Older People

Theme Coordinator: Jochem de Bresser
Email: J.R.deBresser@tilburguniversity.edu

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Communication and Choice

Theme Coordinator: Jochem de Bresser

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Work, Retirement, Housing, and Healthcare

Theme Coordinator: Jochem de Bresser

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Savings, Investments, and Insurance

Theme Coordinator: Anne Balter
Email: A.G.Balter@tilburguniversity.edu

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Institutions, Governance, and Solidarity

Theme Coordinator: Anne Balter

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Netspar accepts research proposals from many scientific disciplines, including:

  • Economics
  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Law
  • Data Science
  • Communications