Last week, Minister Dijkgraaf agreed to a structural investment in biology education and research of €16.7 million a year! In addition to this, the other disciplines of our Science-II sector are also granted the requested budget,bringing the total amount for Biology, Astronomy, Pharmacy and Earth & Environmental Sciences to 50 million euros per year. All other sector plans in research and education were also granted, which means a structural annual investment totalling 200 million euros. Read more on the website of the Ministry of OCW.