# Financiering hbo-postdoc

**Funder:** Regieorgaan SIA
**Budget:** €4 million total subsidy ceiling for this round
**Deadline:** 19 January 2027 (14:00)
**Duration:** 2.5 years
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://regieorgaan-sia.nl/calls/financiering-hbo-postdoc-januari-2027
**Last updated:** 18 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Provides a 2.5-year appointment for PhD holders at universities of applied sciences for a minimum of 0.8 FTE; total subsidy ceiling for this round is €4 million.

## Summary

Financiering hbo-postdoc, run by Regieorgaan SIA, funds a 2.5-year postdoctoral appointment at minimum 0.8 FTE for PhD holders working in Dutch higher professional education (hbo). The scheme has a total budget of €4 million and is open to recently graduated PhDs based at Dutch universities of applied sciences.

## Who should apply

- Recent PhD holders (gepromoveerden) seeking a postdoctoral position
- Researchers based at Dutch universities of applied sciences (hbo)
- Applicants able to take up an appointment of at least 0.8 FTE
- Researchers aiming to build a practice-oriented research line within hbo

## Key dates

- Deadline: 19 January 2027, 14:00 uur
- Appointment duration: 2.5 years

## Tips for applicants

- Confirm your host institution is a recognised hbo institution before applying, since the scheme is specific to higher professional education rather than research universities.
- Make sure the proposed appointment meets the minimum 0.8 FTE requirement, proposals below this threshold fall outside scope.
- With a fixed €4 million total budget, check SIA's published call documents for the expected number of awards to gauge competitiveness.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does Financiering hbo-postdoc provide?

The scheme has a total budget of €4 million available across all awarded positions.

### Who is eligible for the hbo-postdoc grant?

PhD holders (gepromoveerden) who can take up a postdoctoral appointment of at least 0.8 FTE at a Dutch university of applied sciences.

### How long does the hbo-postdoc appointment last?

The appointment runs for 2.5 years.

### What is the deadline for Financiering hbo-postdoc?

The deadline is 19 January 2027 at 14:00 uur.

### Is this grant only for Dutch institutions?

Yes, it is open to PhD holders at institutions in the Netherlands, specifically within higher professional education (hbo).

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