# Open Competition ENW-M-1

**Funder:** NWO
**Budget:** Up to €400,000
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://www.nwo.nl/en/calls/open-competition-domain-science-m-2026/2027
**Last updated:** 12 Aug 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Single main applicant, no co-applicants. Budget must fund a single temporary scientific position combined with other available budget modules. Dutch knowledge institutions only.

## Summary

The NWO Open Competition ENW-M-1 funds single-applicant research projects up to €400,000 at Dutch knowledge institutions, with budget directed toward at least one temporary scientific position plus other eligible modules. The call is open across all disciplines within the Exact and Natural Sciences domain and runs annually, welcoming researchers at any career stage.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at Dutch academic or research institutions
- Single principal investigators without co-applicants
- Projects requiring at least one temporary scientific position
- Exact sciences and natural sciences disciplines

## Key dates

- Annual call; check NWO ENW webpage for exact deadline dates
- Single-stage application process
- Budget allocation must include one or more temporary scientific positions plus other eligible modules

## Tips for applicants

- Budget must be structured to include a named temporary scientific position; reviewer panels flag proposals that treat staffing as optional.
- Single-applicant rule is strict, any named co-investigators or co-applicants trigger a desk rejection, so clarify authorship roles in advance.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much can I request from NWO Open Competition ENW-M-1?

Up to €400,000 per project.

### Who is eligible to apply for NWO Open Competition ENW-M-1?

Single principal investigators based at Dutch knowledge institutions; no co-applicants are permitted.

### What must the budget cover in NWO Open Competition ENW-M-1?

The budget must fund at least one temporary scientific position combined with other available budget modules.

### Is NWO Open Competition ENW-M-1 recurring?

Yes, the call opens annually.

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