# Raak-Pro

**Funder:** Regieorgaan SIA
**Deadline:** 17 November 2026 (14.00 uur)
**Duration:** 4 years
**Consortium:** Required — lectors/researchers with a broad knowledge network of institutions and professional practice
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://regieorgaan-sia.nl/financiering/raak-pro/
**Last verified:** 2 August 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Funds 4-year practice-oriented research by lectors and researchers together with a broad knowledge network of knowledge institutions and professional practice. Dutch hogescholen only.

## Summary

Raak-Pro funds four-year practice-oriented research projects led by lectors and researchers at Dutch hogescholen, in partnership with a broad consortium of knowledge institutions and professional practitioners. The call emphasises applied research that bridges academic expertise with real-world workplace and professional contexts. Raak-Pro runs annually and requires consortial teams to be named in the application.

## Who should apply

- Lectors and researchers based at Dutch hogescholen (universities of applied sciences)
- Teams with demonstrated connections across knowledge institutions and professional practice
- Applied research projects with explicit workplace or sector relevance
- Consortia leadership experience or commitment to cross-institutional collaboration

## Key dates

- Deadline 17 November 2026 at 14:00
- Four-year project duration
- Annual funding round

## Tips for applicants

- Consortium breadth matters as much as depth, name partners across multiple institutions and practice settings, not just one adjacent university or company.
- Frame your research question in terms of workplace problem-solving or professional practice challenges; Raak-Pro prioritises applicability over theoretical novelty.
- Clarify the role of each consortium partner in writing, vague 'will collaborate' letters weaken the application.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Raak-Pro and who should apply?

Raak-Pro funds four-year applied research projects led by lectors and researchers at Dutch hogescholen, working with consortia of knowledge institutions and professional practitioners. It targets practice-oriented research that bridges academic and workplace expertise.

### Is a consortium required for Raak-Pro?

Yes, Raak-Pro requires a broad knowledge network of institutional and professional partners. A single applicant or bilateral collaboration will not meet eligibility.

### Can researchers outside hogescholen apply for Raak-Pro?

No, Raak-Pro is restricted to lectors and researchers based at Dutch hogescholen; however, consortium partners can come from any institution type.

### When is the Raak-Pro deadline?

The deadline is 17 November 2026 at 14:00. Raak-Pro runs an annual funding round.

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