# NWO Talent Programme Veni - Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) 2025

**Funder:** NWO
**Budget:** Up to €320,000
**Duration:** 3 years
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://www.nwo.nl/en/calls/nwo-talent-programme-veni-social-sciences-and-humanities-ssh-2025
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For researchers who have recently obtained their PhD. Individual grant for researchers at Dutch knowledge institutions to conduct research of their own choice in Social Sciences and Humanities.

## Summary

The NWO Talent Programme Veni offers up to €320,000 over three years for early-career researchers in social sciences and humanities to pursue their own independent research idea. It is open to researchers at Dutch knowledge institutions who have recently completed their PhD. Veni is the entry tier of the NWO Talent Programme and runs annually.

## Who should apply

- Researchers who have recently completed their PhD in social sciences or humanities
- Applicants hosted at a recognised Dutch academic or research institution
- Researchers developing a clearly original, independently-led research idea
- Candidates across all SSH disciplines and methodologies

## Key dates

- Annual deadline (verify exact date on NWO website)
- Two-stage application process: pre-proposal screening then full proposal with interview
- Three-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Emphasise the independence and originality of your research idea, Veni explicitly rewards intellectual distance from your PhD supervisor's line of work.
- The interview is decisive; prepare to defend both the novelty and feasibility of your proposal to a broad SSH panel.
- Submit through the correct NWO domain (SSH branch); applications routed to the wrong domain face delays.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the NWO Veni grant award?

Up to €320,000 for a research project of three years.

### Who is eligible for the NWO Veni in social sciences and humanities?

Researchers who have recently completed their PhD, hosted at a recognised Dutch knowledge institution.

### Is the NWO Veni interview important?

Yes, shortlisted candidates attend an interview and this stage carries significant weight in the final decision.

### Does the NWO Veni run every year?

Yes, the NWO Talent Programme Veni runs annually across all three NWO domains, including SSH.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/nwo-talent-programme-veni-social-sciences-and-huma-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.