Adhemare de Rijk, Funding Manager Research at Erasmus School of Economics is one of the winners of the Professional Services Award 2019. Adhemare receives the award for being an inspiration to the professional services community by the exceptional way in which she performs her job.
Individual award
The Executive Board of Erasmus University Rotterdam rewards Adhemare for the special way in which she has contributed to raising over 6.5 million euros in grants. The jury praises her inspiring manner of doing this. "Adhemare de Rijk makes wide use of her knowledge and skills for the benefit of the university and does not restrict herself to one school. She seeks cooperation, works in an innovative way, and is an indispensable link for many."’ De Rijk’s nomination is also endorsed and supported by forty researchers from various schools.
Award winner De Rijk: "I am truly honored and grateful to receive such an outpour of support for something that is essentially my day-to-day job. Working closely with the scholars of this university is truly inspiring. The limitless possibilities of academic research are the best motivator one could wish for. I consider this award not only a recognition of my own efforts and dedication, but also an acknowledgement for every researcher of this university who writes a grant proposal. Being endorsed by so many researchers is amazing and strengthens my belief in the necessity of dedicated research support."