This report details the roles and added values of large research facilities and explains them through numerous cases. On a roadmap, 25 large research facilities were proposed for the scientific innovation and promotion of the Netherlands. As requested by the Rathenau Institute, all data on the Dutch large research facilities were prepared based on a literature review and questionnaire survey. The roles and added values of large research facilities greatly vary, and their ripple effects are expanded in numerous fields, creating both direct and indirect effects. In terms of the diverse aspects of added values in large research facilities, it is necessary to collect further practical data and additionally consider a framework for assessment and monitoring of large research facilities.

Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Background
1.2 Definition of large research facilities
1.3 Research proposal and methodology
1.4 Report construction

Chapter 2 Scientific roles and added values
2.1 Contribution to scientific progress
2.2 Innovation in the research organization
2.3 Necessities of systematic financial support
2.4 Effects on research reputation

Chapter 3 Creation of scientific network and human capital
3.1 large research facilities and social capital
3.2 The role of human capital-related in large research facilities

Chapter 4 Economic roles and added values
4.1 Economic added values
4.2 Economic innovation

Chapter 5 Social roles and added values
5.1 Tools for studying social issues
5.2 Contribution to social innovation
5.3 PR and education

Chapter 6 Conclusion
6.1 Scientific roles and added values
6.2 Creation of scientific network and human capital
6.3 Economic roles and added values
6.4 Social roles and added values
6.5 Conclusion