About the BSI
The Behavioural Science Institute (BSI) is a multidisciplinary research institute founded in 2003 at Radboud University.
Mission
Our mission for the upcoming years is to join forces in interdisciplinary research on the theme: Empowering the Young. We study young people's challenges in our current society and contribute to their empowerment.
Interdisciplinary research and open science
The BSI is an interdisciplinary research institute that conducts fundamental, applied, and translational research to understand important societal issues and contribute to their solutions.
Our team of researchers collaborates across the boundaries of psychology, communication science, and pedagogical and educational science, performing high-quality research with scientific and societal impact. We stand for a warm, inclusive, and cooperative research environment where our employees are well-supported in a work culture that promotes collaboration and respect. BSI is well-known for its strong collaborations with non-academic partners, successful graduate school, excellent facilities and support for lab and field research, and strong dedication to open science and team science.
Organisation
Administrative and secretarial support BSI is supported by management assistants Diana de Ruiter and Sonia Burgos.
Management
- Debby Beckers (director)
- Julie Krans (associate director)
- Sander Berends (managing director)
Committees
The BSI management is supported by several committees:
Science Committee
The BSI Science Committee advises the BSI director on scientific policy, content, and strategy. It evaluates PhD research proposals, including direct funding, external PhDs, and grant-funded projects, while also providing feedback on BSI staff proposals for grant funding agencies.
PhD Platform
The PhD Platform represents BSI PhD students, collaborating with BSI management and PhD Organization Nijmegen (PON) to enhance their work life. They focus on improving supervision, expanding the alumni network, and organizing BSI-wide events to foster closer connections among PhD students.
Colloquium Committee
The colloquium committee facilitates BSI colloquia, workshops, and symposia. The committee invites contributions that support the PhD and MSc programmes of the BSI Graduate School and enhance (inter)national collaboration with external researchers. Check the agenda for upcoming workshops and colloquia.
Employee
Lab Committee
The Lab Committee advises the BSI director concerning all equipment purchases and investments, such as lab facilities and software applications. Furthermore, the Lab Committee is responsible for the smooth operation of the BSI lab.
Employee
APP Platform
The Assistant Professor/Post Doc Platform represents all the assistant professors and post-docs across the 7 BSI departments. They focus on clear promotion criteria, managing work stress, and fostering equal opportunities across research and teaching.
Scientific Rigour Committee
The BSI Scientific Rigour Committee advises the BSI director on policy, content, and strategy related to scientific rigor (e.g. Open Science practices). The committee also organises the annual Boost Your Skills Day, a day full or workshops for BSI members by BSI members to update research skills and/or acquire new ones.
Employee
Contact
Postal address
Postbus 9104
6500 HE Nijmegen
Visiting address
Thomas van Aquinostraat 4
6525 GD Nijmegen