# Vidi - Applied and Engineering Sciences (AES)

**Funder:** NWO
**Budget:** Up to €850,000
**Duration:** 5 years
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://www.nwo.nl/en/calls/nwo-talent-programme-vidi-applied-and-engineering-sciences-aes-2025
**Last updated:** 23 Aug 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For researchers with several years of experience in Applied and Engineering Sciences. Enables researchers to develop their own innovative line of research. Applicants must be affiliated with a Dutch knowledge institution.

## Summary

The NWO Vidi grant for Applied and Engineering Sciences (AES) offers up to €850,000 over five years for mid-career researchers in applied and engineering fields to develop an independent research line in the Netherlands. The call targets researchers with several years of post-PhD experience and is open to those affiliated with recognised Dutch knowledge institutions. NWO runs this programme annually. The 2025 round has closed and NWO has not yet announced the next one.

## Who should apply

- Researchers with several years of post-PhD experience in applied or engineering sciences
- Applicants affiliated with a recognised Dutch knowledge institution
- Researchers developing a novel, independent research direction within AES
- Strong track record in applied research, engineering, or technology translation

## Key dates

- 2025 round closed: pre-proposals 4 November 2025, full proposals 9 April 2026
- No 2026 Vidi round has been announced by NWO
- Annual call for proposals
- Five-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Vidi prioritises independence from your prior group, show how this line differs from your postdoctoral or early-career work.
- Emphasise the applied or engineering angle; fundamental science alone scores lower in AES panels.
- A clear implementation timeline with milestones strengthens feasibility scoring.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is the NWO Vidi AES grant?

Up to €850,000 over five years for an independent research project.

### Who is eligible for Vidi in Applied and Engineering Sciences?

Researchers with several years of post-PhD experience in applied or engineering sciences, affiliated with a Dutch knowledge institution.

### Is the NWO Vidi AES call annual?

Yes, NWO runs one round a year. The most recent round closed on 9 April 2026 and the next has not been announced.

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