HiiL submits request for funding to Minister Plasterk
In light of the fact that HiiL approaches the end of the current funding period at the end of 2009 a request for the continuation of funding was submitted to the Minister of Education, Culture and Science, Mr. Ronald Plasterk.An External Evaluation Commission stressed in its report in September of this year, that “the first years have been a very good start-up and that great efforts have been devoted to creating a sound basis for the development of a top programme and institute.” This very positive external evaluation was endorsed by NWO and forwarded to the Minister a few weeks ago.
“Having started from scratch three years ago, real achievements are beginning to show,” says Sam Muller, director of HiiL. “Because of this, the support and encouragement we receive from both international and national actors is overwhelming. HiiL must be able to continue. It has only begun to show its value!”