# Fellowships voor docent-onderzoekers

**Funder:** Regieorgaan SIA
**Deadline:** 12 January 2027 (14:00 uur)
**Duration:** 12-18 months, minimum 0.4 fte
**Consortium:** No - individual application by teacher-researchers at universities of applied sciences
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://regieorgaan-sia.nl/calls/fellowships-voor-docent-onderzoekers-januari-2027
**Last updated:** 20 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Funds 12-18 month fellowship trajectories (min. 0.4 fte) for teacher-researchers at universities of applied sciences to professionalize in conducting research.

## Summary

Fellowships voor docent-onderzoekers fund 12-18 month research trajectories, at a minimum of 0.4 fte, for teacher-researchers at Dutch universities of applied sciences who want to professionalize in conducting research. The call takes individual applications rather than consortia, and Regieorgaan SIA runs it annually.

## Who should apply

- Teacher-researchers employed at a Dutch university of applied sciences
- Individual applicants rather than consortium teams
- Staff seeking to build research skills alongside teaching duties
- Applicants able to commit at least 0.4 fte to the fellowship

## Key dates

- Deadline 12 January 2027, 14:00 uur
- Fellowship trajectory of 12-18 months, minimum 0.4 fte

## Tips for applicants

- Applications are individual, not consortium-based, so frame the proposal around your own professional development as a researcher rather than a team project.
- Be explicit about the fte commitment (minimum 0.4) and how it fits alongside your teaching load.
- This call runs annually, so if timing doesn't work this round, plan for the next cycle.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the Fellowships voor docent-onderzoekers?

Teacher-researchers at Dutch universities of applied sciences can apply individually; consortium applications are not accepted.

### How long does the fellowship last?

The fellowship trajectory runs 12 to 18 months at a minimum commitment of 0.4 fte.

### When is the deadline for this Regieorgaan SIA call?

The deadline is 12 January 2027 at 14:00 uur.

### Is this call open every year?

Yes, Regieorgaan SIA runs this fellowship call annually.

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