# Vidi - Science Domain

**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-science-2025
**Last verified:** 29 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For researchers who have gained several years of research experience (Science Domain). Enables researchers to develop their own innovative line of research. Applicants must be affiliated with a Dutch knowledge institution.

## Summary

NWO Vidi awards up to €850,000 over five years for experienced researchers in the Science Domain to develop their own innovative research direction. The call targets researchers beyond the early postdoctoral stage who are affiliated with Dutch knowledge institutions and ready to establish a distinct, independent research line.

## Who should apply

- Researchers with several years of postdoctoral or equivalent research experience
- Applicants affiliated with a Dutch knowledge institution
- Scientists working in disciplines covered by the Science Domain
- Researchers with a clearly independent, novel research direction distinct from prior group work

## Key dates

- Annual deadline (2025 round, verify open status on NWO website)
- Five-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Emphasise independence and novelty: Vidi explicitly funds researchers breaking from their previous supervisor's line of work.
- The Science Domain scope is broad but gated; confirm your discipline falls within ENW before investing in a proposal.
- A track record of productivity and first authorship relative to career stage strengthens competitive standing.

## Frequently asked questions

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

Up to €850,000 over a five-year research project.

### Who is eligible for the NWO Vidi grant?

Researchers with several years of postdoctoral experience affiliated with a Dutch knowledge institution in the Science Domain.

### Is the NWO Vidi grant recurring?

Yes, NWO runs an annual round; check the NWO website for the 2025 round open status.

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

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