# KIEM Defensie

**Funder:** NWO
**Budget:** €840,875
**Deadline:** 30 September 2026 (14:00 hrs)
**Consortium:** Required — links Defence units with universities of applied sciences
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://www.nwo.nl/en/calls/kiem-defensie
**Last verified:** 19 April 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Links questions from Defence units to practice-oriented research at universities of applied sciences. Supports exploratory practice-oriented research focused on Defence issues. Requires collaboration between Defence and applied research institutions.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/nwo-kiem-defensie-2026-09) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.