 Ambitious program – Combines resources from universities and research institute  Strong position at international forefront – Program provides focus, collaboration and coherence – Timing: Advanced Virgo and LIGO decided now  Attractive context for advanced research – Excellent environment for postdocs, students, guests – High quality training  Broadening of scientific experience – Experimental physics, analysis, GRID computing, astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, theory  Organize national GW community – Annual Dutch GW meeting through Nikhef  Links to other programs – Multi-messenger astroparticle physics (with KM3Net) Added value of FOM program
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