Principle Groups of Social Sciences Disciplines

The Division for the Social Sciences (MaGW) is one of NWO’s eight scientific divisions. MaGW consists of a divisional board, formed by scientists, and a divisional office that is responsible for the necessary support. MaGW focuses on obtaining new knowledge and insights in a field of activity that covers four principle groups of disciplines:

  • Economics and business administration 
  • Behaviour and education 
  • Law and administration 
  • Social sciences

These principle groups are subdivided into fifteen disciplines.