# Financing Professional Doctorate-candidates 2026

**Funder:** NWO
**Budget:** Up to €271,400 per application (max €258,000 labour costs + max €13,400 travel/study costs)
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://www.nwo.nl/en/calls/financing-professional-doctorate-candidates-2026
**Last verified:** 10 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open to Dutch universities of applied sciences (hogescholen) applying for funding for Professional Doctorate (PD) candidates. Max €271,400 per application: up to €258,000 for labour cost allowance and up to €13,400 for travel and study costs.

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