# Veni - Science Domain

**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-science-2026
**Last verified:** 29 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For researchers who have recently obtained their PhD. Enables researchers to conduct research of their own choice. Applicants must be affiliated with a Dutch knowledge institution.

## Summary

NWO Veni (Science Domain) awards up to €320,000 over three years for early-career researchers to pursue their own independent research idea, open across all scientific disciplines. The grant targets researchers who have recently obtained their PhD and are affiliated with a Dutch knowledge institution. Veni is the entry tier of the NWO Talent Programme and runs an annual call.

## Who should apply

- Researchers who have recently obtained their PhD
- Applicants affiliated with a Dutch knowledge institution
- Scientists across all scientific disciplines
- Researchers pursuing an original, self-directed research idea

## Key dates

- Annual application deadline (verify exact date on NWO website)
- Up to three-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Veni rewards genuinely independent ideas that diverge clearly from your PhD supervisor's research line.
- Your affiliation with a Dutch knowledge institution is a hard eligibility gate, confirm institutional recognition before submission.
- The evaluation prioritises feasibility and innovation in equal measure; avoid overambitious scope within a three-year window.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the NWO Veni Science Domain grant pay?

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

### Who is eligible for NWO Veni Science Domain?

Researchers who have recently obtained their PhD and are affiliated with a Dutch knowledge institution.

### Is NWO Veni Science Domain recurring?

Yes, NWO runs an annual call for the Veni programme.

### Can I apply to NWO Veni if I work abroad?

No, you must be affiliated with a Dutch knowledge institution at the time of application.

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

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