Research
External funding opportunities for your research
Apply now: LUF Academic Projects, Vidi 2025 and ERC Consolidator Grant 2026
LUF Academic Project
Grant for a research project or innovative education project.
Maximum grant amount: € 35,000.
The funding call consists of two phases: first you submit a pre-application; then you may submit a full application, by invitation only. The deadline is 15 October.
Vidi 2025 – pre-applications
The NWO Vidi grant is open to researchers who are transitioning into leadership roles and who can conduct their own research project over a period of five years. A maximum of € 850,000 can be applied for. This year’s VIDI is open for researchers who had their PhD graduation date between 1 October 2017 and 1 October 2025 (excluding extension). The deadline for submitting pre-proposals is 4 November 2025. The deadline for submitting full proposals is 9 April 2026.
ERC Consolidator Grant 2026
The ERC Consolidator Grant 2026 has been published and the deadline is 13 January 2026. On Thursday 9 October, there will be a ERC-COG webinar hosted by the Grant Development Team. You can also sign up for consultation hours with the Grant Development team. Consolidator Grants may be awarded up to €2 / €3 million.
More information and support for applications
For more information, questions or support for applications (e.g. editing drafts, feedback, offering tips and handling the embedding guarantee.), contact Funding Advisor Jekaterina Savicka.