# KIEM Logistiek

**Funder:** NWO
**Budget:** €517,062
**Deadline:** 24 March 2026 (14:00 hrs)
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://www.nwo.nl/en/calls
**Last verified:** 22 May 2026

## Summary

The NWO KIEM Logistiek grant provides up to €517,062 for applied research projects in logistics and supply-chain management. The call targets Dutch researchers and companies collaborating on industry-relevant innovation, with a focus on practical solutions to real-world logistical challenges. Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year.

## Who should apply

- Researchers at Dutch academic or research institutions
- Applied research teams with industry partners or stakeholder engagement
- Projects addressing supply-chain efficiency, transport, or logistics optimisation
- Multidisciplinary consortia combining engineering, business, and data science expertise

## Key dates

- Continuous application window with rolling deadlines; next deadline 24 March 2026 at 14:00 hrs CET
- Single-stage evaluation process
- Project duration not specified in call documentation

## Tips for applicants

- KIEM emphasises practical impact — frame your logistics problem as a real bottleneck with named industry partners willing to implement findings.
- Budget justification should detail cost breakdown between research personnel, equipment, and pilot implementation; vague budgets score poorly.
- Continuous intake means earlier submission gives a longer evaluation window; avoid submitting near deadline unless the application is polished.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does the NWO KIEM Logistiek grant provide?

Up to €517,062 per project.

### Who can apply for KIEM Logistiek?

Dutch researchers at academic or research institutions, ideally in collaboration with industry partners or other stakeholders in the logistics sector.

### What is the deadline for KIEM Logistiek?

The call has continuous intake with rolling deadlines; the next deadline is 24 March 2026 at 14:00 hrs CET.

### What kind of research does KIEM Logistiek fund?

Applied research addressing practical challenges in logistics, supply-chain management, transport optimisation, and related fields.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/nwo-kiem-logistiek-2026-03) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.