The Dutch Research Council (NWO) is now accepting applications for its Veni Grant, a funding opportunity for talented and innovative researchers in the early stages of their academic careers.
The grant is designed to support newly promoted PhD researchers as they transition to independent research. It targets individuals whose academic achievements and creativity stand out significantly from the norm, helping them lay the foundation for a strong, impactful research trajectory.
Funding
Successful applicants will receive up to €320,000 to conduct independent research over a period of up to three years.
Eligibility
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Open to researchers from both the Netherlands and abroad with a PhD and either permanent or temporary academic employment.
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Applicants must first submit a pre-proposal, which will be assessed primarily on the quality of the researcher.
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Only candidates who receive a positive review on the pre-proposal will be invited to submit a full application.
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Full proposals will be evaluated based on the quality and innovative character of the research, as well as its scientific or societal impact.
How to Apply
Interested researchers should visit the official NWO website for detailed guidelines and to submit their applications.
Deadline: September 2, 2025
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) is now accepting applications for the Veni Grant, aimed at supporting talented, early-career PhD researchers as they transition to independent research projects. This grant targets researchers whose achievements and creativity are remarkable, providing up to €320,000 for up to three years to aid in establishing a significant research agenda.
Eligibility for the grant extends to researchers with a PhD, who hold permanent or temporary academic positions, from both the Netherlands and abroad. Applicants must first submit a pre-proposal evaluated mainly on the researcher's quality. Only positively reviewed candidates can submit full proposals, assessed on research quality, innovation, and scientific or societal impact.
Interested researchers are encouraged to visit the NWO's official website for detailed application guidelines. The deadline for submissions is September 2, 2025.
