# NWO Talent Programme Vici – ZonMw 2026

**Funder:** ZonMw
**Budget:** Up to €1,500,000
**Deadline:** 8 September 2026 (Full proposal deadline 14:00 CEST. Pre-proposal deadline was 2026-03-10 (closed).)
**Duration:** 5 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** 2-stage: pre-proposal (closed 2026-03-10) → full proposal (2026-09-08) → interview selection (December 2026) → interviews (January 2027) → board decision (February 2027)
**TRL:** 1-3
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** January 2027
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://www.zonmw.nl/en/subsidy/nwo-talentprogramme-vici-zonmw-2026
**Last verified:** 14 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For senior researchers at the consolidation/leadership stage who obtained their PhD within 15 years before 1 March 2026 (extensions possible). Applicants must demonstrate that Vici will substantially contribute to consolidating their research group. Proposals must be written in English. Hosted at Dutch knowledge institutions via ZonMw/NWO.

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