17 July 2025

The annual application round for LUF project grants will now be in two stages. Researchers begin with a short pre-application and if their proposal is selected, they will be invited to submit a full application.

Pre-applications for 2026 can be submitted from 1 September to 15 October. The definitive application is only on invitation. The deadline is January 2026 (meeting CWB: 23 March 2026).

Who can apply?

The Leiden University Fund (LUF) Committee for Academic Expenditure (CWB) awards grants for innovative research and teaching projects in various disciplines. With this funding, the LUF (mainly but not exclusively) aims to support postdoc researchers at the start of their careers at Leiden University. The maximum amount that can be applied for is 35,000 euros.

For more information about the conditions and deadlines, see the LUF website.