# SPRONG september 2026 - ronde 2 fase 2

**Funder:** Regieorgaan SIA
**Budget:** €14 million total call ceiling
**Deadline:** 22 September 2026 (14:00)
**Duration:** 8 years
**Consortium:** Required — research groups forming a SPRONG collaboration
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://regieorgaan-sia.nl/calls/sprong-september-2026-ronde-2-fase-2
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Scheme for research groups with the potential to grow into a strong SPRONG group over 8 years. Total €14 million available in this round.

## Summary

SPRONG september 2026 - ronde 2 fase 2, run by Regieorgaan SIA, funds Dutch research groups that want to grow into a strong SPRONG collaboration over an eight-year period, with €14 million available across this round. It requires forming a consortium of research groups rather than a single applicant, and suits teams at Dutch universities of applied sciences building longer-term joint research capacity.

## Who should apply

- Research groups at Dutch institutions forming a joint SPRONG consortium
- Teams with potential to grow into a stronger, sustained collaboration over 8 years
- Applicants based in the Netherlands only
- Groups able to organize a formal multi-partner consortium before the deadline

## Key dates

- Deadline: 22 September 2026, 14:00
- Eight-year project duration
- Total call ceiling of €14 million for this round

## Tips for applicants

- Confirm all consortium partners and their roles well before the 14:00 submission cutoff, since SPRONG applications are consortium submissions, not individual ones.
- Frame the proposal around long-term growth potential over the full 8-year horizon, not just near-term deliverables.
- With only €14 million available this round, clearly justify why the consortium needs SPRONG-scale, multi-year support rather than a shorter grant.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding is available in the SPRONG september 2026 round 2 phase 2 call?

The round has a total ceiling of €14 million available across all awarded consortia.

### What is the deadline for SPRONG september 2026 ronde 2 fase 2?

Applications are due 22 September 2026 at 14:00.

### How long does a SPRONG grant last?

SPRONG grants support the collaboration over a period of 8 years.

### Who can apply for the SPRONG grant?

Dutch research groups can apply, but only as part of a required consortium formed to build a SPRONG collaboration.

### Is SPRONG open to applicants outside the Netherlands?

No, the call is restricted to research groups based in the Netherlands.

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