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  • Definitive Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities 2026–2027

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    On 20 July, all parties to the collective labour agreement (CLA) confirmed their approval of the negotiated agreement for the 2026–2027 Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.

  • Universities and Trade Unions Reach Agreement on New Collective Labour Agreement

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    Salary increase of 3.1%, an additional gross €50 per month, a one-off gross payment of €1,534, and agreements on the continuation of allowances during pregnancy and the right to disconnect.

    Universities of the Netherlands (UNL) and the trade unions have reached an agreement in principle on the Collective Labour Agreement (CLA) for Dutch Universities, with a term of one year. Under the agreement, employees will receive a structural salary increase of 3.1% from 1 July 2026, supplemented by an additional gross €50 per month. On average, this amounts to a salary increase of 4.1%. In addition, all employees employed on 1 July 2026 will receive a one-off gross payment of €1,534. The salary increase and the one-off payment will be paid no later than October 2026. The agreement is not only aimed at maintaining attractive employment conditions but also at fostering a working environment in which employees feel valued, safe and supported. The agreed measures place a strong emphasis on professional development, wellbeing, and a healthy work–life balance.

  • All key information for international PhD candidates in one guide

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    The structure of the PhD journey, funding sources, social security: these are just some of the issues that international PhD candidates encounter when embarking on a doctorate in the Netherlands. Navigating them is not always straightforward. To provide clarity, Universities of the Netherlands (UNL) today publishes an information guide with essential details for international PhD candidates who are starting, or considering, a doctorate in the Netherlands. The document was developed in collaboration with the national interest group for and by PhD candidates Promovendi Netwerk Nederland (PNN). Caspar van den Berg, President of Universities of the Netherlands: “Undertaking a PhD is always an exciting and challenging time for early-career researchers, and even more so when you pursue it abroad. With this information guide, we aim to inform international PhD candidates as thoroughly as possible about what it means to do a doctorate in the Netherlands.”

  • Definitive Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities 2025–2026

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    On 23 July, all parties to the collective labour agreement (CLA) confirmed their approval of the negotiated agreement for the 2025–2026 Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.

  • Universities and employee organisations reach agreement on new collective agreement

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    Pay rise of 2% and 100 euros gross per month, fund for employability employees and commitment to equal pay for women and men