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Verwey-Jonker Institute seeks payment delay as bankruptcy looms
The Verwey-Jonker Institute has asked a court for a delay in paying its debts, as it faces possible bankruptcy.
The independent research organisation is based in Utrecht and has operated since 1993.
It studies social issues including domestic violence, prejudice, discrimination and workplace bullying.
The institute says cuts to research budgets and clients using AI instead of researchers have contributed to its financial problems.
It has moved to cheaper premises and reduced the size of its board, but says it can no longer pay its bills.
An administrator will decide how much of its work can continue.
The institute hopes to finish as many current studies as possible this year, while longer studies and partnerships will need other arrangements.
The Verwey-Jonker Institute has applied to a court for a delay in payments as it faces possible bankruptcy.
The independent research institute says cuts to research budgets and clients’ growing use of AI have hurt its finances.
It says it can no longer pay its bills.
Cost-cutting measures, including moving to cheaper premises and reducing the board, have not been enough.
The institute hopes to continue some activities, while an administrator will decide what is possible.
- Who
- The Verwey-Jonker Institute, an independent research institute.
- What
- It has applied to a court for a delay in payments and faces possible bankruptcy.
- When
- The application was reported on 5 November 2026.
- Where
- The institute is based in Utrecht, the Netherlands.
- Why
- It says research budget cuts and clients’ increased use of AI have harmed its finances, leaving it unable to pay its bills.
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An interim director was appointed.
The interim director left and was replaced by the chair of the supervisory board.
The institute’s application for a delay in payments was reported, with bankruptcy looming.
- Founded
- 1993
- Location
- Utrecht
- Payment measure
- Applied to a court for a delay in payments
- Financial pressures
- Research budget cuts and clients’ use of AI
- Cost-cutting
- Moved to cheaper premises and reduced the board