# Fellowships voor Werkplaatsen Sociaal Domein

**Funder:** Regieorgaan SIA
**Deadline:** 12 January 2027 (14:00)
**Duration:** 1-2 years
**Consortium:** No - individual applicant, teacher-researcher affiliated with a Werkplaats Sociaal Domein
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://regieorgaan-sia.nl/calls/fellowships-voor-werkplaatsen-sociaal-domein-januari-2027
**Last updated:** 25 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Finances fellowship trajectories for teacher-researchers (docent-onderzoekers) at universities of applied sciences connected to a Werkplaats Sociaal Domein, lasting 1 or 2 years.

## Summary

The Fellowships voor Werkplaatsen Sociaal Domein, funded by Regieorgaan SIA, support teacher-researchers (docent-onderzoekers) at Dutch universities of applied sciences to run a research fellowship trajectory lasting one or two years. Applicants must be affiliated with a Werkplaats Sociaal Domein, linking their research to practice in the social domain.

## Who should apply

- Teacher-researchers (docent-onderzoekers) at universities of applied sciences
- Applicants affiliated with a Werkplaats Sociaal Domein
- Researchers based in the Netherlands
- Projects addressing practice-based research in the social domain

## Key dates

- Application deadline: 12 January 2027, 14:00 uur
- Fellowship trajectory lasts 1 or 2 years

## Tips for applicants

- Secure and document your Werkplaats Sociaal Domein affiliation early, since it is a required eligibility condition, not just a preference.
- Frame the fellowship plan around practice-based knowledge development in the social domain rather than purely academic output.
- Decide upfront between a 1-year or 2-year trajectory, as this shapes the scope and milestones you need to justify in the application.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the Fellowships voor Werkplaatsen Sociaal Domein?

Teacher-researchers (docent-onderzoekers) at Dutch universities of applied sciences who are affiliated with a Werkplaats Sociaal Domein.

### How long does the SIA fellowship last?

The fellowship trajectory runs for either 1 or 2 years.

### Is a consortium required for this SIA fellowship?

Yes, applicants must have an affiliation with a Werkplaats Sociaal Domein.

### When is the deadline for this SIA grant?

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

### Can researchers outside the Netherlands apply?

No, the call is open only to applicants based in the Netherlands.

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