# KWF Young Investigator Grant 2026

**Funder:** KWF
**Budget:** Max €600,000
**Deadline:** 7 April 2026 (Within 5 years of first independent position)
**Duration:** 4 years
**Consortium:** No — single PI
**Application:** 2-stage
**TRL:** 1-2
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2027-04
**Official call:** https://www.kwf.nl/en/forresearchers/funding/young-investigator-grant
**Last verified:** 23 March 2026

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/kwf-young-investigator-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.