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NWO Talent Programme – Veni (Science Domain)
Jul 6, 2025, 21:17

NWO Talent Programme – Veni (Science Domain)

The NWO Veni grant empowers outstanding recent PhD graduates to establish their own line of independent, innovative research over three years (extendable to four for part-time)—across seven Science panels from Earth Sciences to Computer Science.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • PhD obtained no earlier than 1 January 2022 and no later than 2 September 2025 (extensions for parental leave, illness, etc. apply).

  • Candidates in the Netherlands or abroad may apply, regardless of tenured status.

  • Must transition toward research independence with academic qualities “clearly exceeding what is customary.”

Funding Details:

  • Budget: Up to €320,000 (direct costs) for a maximum of three years (pro rata if part-time; <0.4 FTE not permitted).

  • Use of Funds: Salaries, consumables, travel, and other project expenses. No distinction between equipment or overhead; all costs must fit within the lump sum.

Deadlines:

  • Pre-proposal (500-word research idea): 2 September 2025, 14:00 CEST

  • Full Proposal: 27 January 2026, 14:00 CET

Assessment:

  • Pre-proposal judged on Quality of the Researcher.

  • Full proposal judged on Research Quality & Innovation (75%) and Scientific/Societal Impact (25%).

  • Panels: Earth Sciences, Astronomy, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science. Applicants select a primary panel.

Where to Apply & More Info:

Submit via the NWO Grant Management System.

Full Call details, eligibility rules, and timeline.