Royal Netherlands Institute in Rome (KNIR)

KNIR, The Royal Netherlands Institute in Rome, is a center of expertise in the humanities with a strong profile of interdisciplinary research and teaching. The largest and oldest Dutch academic institution abroad, KNIR upholds a longstanding tradition of international exchange, acting as a liaison between Dutch universities and academic institutes in Italy. KNIR organizes courses for excellent students at all levels, and it offers residence and grants to starting and advanced researchers and scholars in a variety of disciplines. With its specialized library and dynamic program of academic conferences and cultural events, KNIR provides the Dutch gateway to the Eternal City.