Three researchers from Erasmus University Rotterdam and Erasmus MC will receive a prestigious Vici grant from NWO: Prof. Loes Keijsers, prof. Willem de Koster and prof. Martijn Schonewille. The funding of up to 1.5 million euros will enable them to develop an innovative line of research and expand their own research group over the next five years.
How can we lower the barriers for young people to talk about emotional problems with an adult? - Prof. Loes Keijsers
One in three young people (aged 12 to 25) experiences emotional problems, such as depression and anxiety. Increasingly, these young people know how to find their way to professional care. But just talking about feelings with an adult in your own network, such as a grandparent, teacher or sports coach, is often still quite a barrier for adolescents. This project investigates how to lower these barriers for them. An important step here is increasing adults' ability to start conversations and ask the right questions. We also investigate what adolescents subsequently consider a good conversation, especially what they do not.
Understanding the different meanings of climate change among the public - Prof. Willem de Koster
Climate change is one of the most debated issues of our time. Some people are profoundly concerned and support far-reaching climate policies, while others do not see climate change as very problematic and reject climate measures. Gaining a better understanding of these highly divided views is crucial. De Koster’s project reorients public opinion research by systematically studying what climate change means to different people, why these meanings differ, and how these meanings shape their responses to information campaigns and policies.
How does the cerebellum control movements? - Prof. Martijn Schonewille
Schonewille: "Moving through an environment requires the correct integration of current position, sensory input and desired outcome. The cerebellum, or little brain, whose main nerve cell is the Purkinje cell, plays an important role in this. But how the cerebellum does so is still unclear."
With his team, Schonewille aims to understand how the cerebellum functions by studying subgroups of Purkinje cells individually. In this way, they aim to better understand the function of the cerebellum and help treat patients with cerebellar disorders.
More on Martijn Schonewille's research (in Dutch)
About NWO Vici grant
The Vici grant is intended to fund scientifically innovative research and thus allow researchers to expand their research group and develop their initiated line of research. Vici is for researchers who have demonstrated their ability to build their line of research. Vici is part of the NWO Talent Programme, which aims to create a creative space for adventurous, talented, pioneering researchers in which they can conduct research of their choice. The Vici grant is intended for senior researchers whose academic achievements clearly exceed standard expectations. These researchers have established leadership and mentoring qualities.
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