NFU office

The employees of the NFU office support the NFU board.

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Towards an updated job classification system

The NFU and the unions have agreed to search for a current and future-proof job classification system, with an updated set of reference jobs.

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NFU board

The chairmen of the boards of directors of the umcs together form the NFU board.

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Pension

Are you already or almost 67? Or do you still have a long way to go? It is good to look ahead, and start planning early if you want to enjoy your pension. The NFU has arranged a pension plan for all umc employees with the Algemeen Burgerlijk Pensioenfonds (ABP; National Civil Pension Fund). We are obliged to do so as a former government sector.

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PhD track

Students with a (bio)medical master’s diploma are eligible for a PhD track at an umc, leading to graduating with the highest academic degree of ‘Doctor of Philosophy’ (PhD).

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BROK® Register

After obtaining the BROK® certificate, you will be registered in the BROK® register.

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BROK®

Are you a clinical investigator in an umc working on medical-scientific research that falls under the scope of the Medical Research Involving Human Subjects Act (WMO, Clinical Trials Regulation (CTR), Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and/or the In Vitro Diagnostics Regulation (IVDR)? Then you are required to take the Basic course on Regulations and Organisation for clinical investigators (Basiscourse Regelgeving en Organisatie voor Klinisch Onderzoekers; BROK®), which was developed at the initiative of the NFU. Only clinical researchers who are BROK® certified are allowed to conduct this type of research.

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Dutch Universities and university medical centres call for investment in strong European research programme

The NFU and UNL have formulated additional recommendations for the European Horizon Europe research programme. As a leading EU programme, Horizon Europe promotes international cooperation and innovation. In view of the ongoing discussions on the continuation of Horizon Europe, the NFU and UNL present an update of their 2023 position paper.

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Life insurance

Want to be sure that your partner will receive an allowance to supplement his/her income after your death? The NFU offers all umc employees the voluntary option to arrange a collective life insurance with Squarelife.

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Additional arrangements

As well as the CAO, the NFU is also responsible for the additional arrangements for all umc employees listed below.

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