# NWO Talent Programme Veni - Health Research and Development (ZonMw) 2025

**Funder:** ZonMw
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://www.nwo.nl/en/calls/nwo-talent-programme-veni-health-research-and-development-zonmw-2025
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For researchers who have recently obtained their PhD. Individual grant for researchers at Dutch knowledge institutions to conduct research of their own choice in Health Research and Development.

## Summary

The NWO Talent Programme Veni from ZonMw funds early-career researchers recently awarded their PhD to develop their own independent research ideas in health research and development, hosted at Dutch knowledge institutions. This is an individual grant with no consortium requirement, designed to support researchers establishing their autonomy early in their career.

## Who should apply

- Researchers recently awarded their PhD in health research or related fields
- Applicants hosted at recognised Dutch knowledge institutions
- Researchers proposing an original, self-led research idea in health research and development
- Applicants seeking to establish independent research direction distinct from PhD work

## Key dates

- Annual deadline (verify exact date on ZonMw/NWO website)
- Individual grant, no consortium required
- Up to three-year project duration (typical for Veni scheme)

## Tips for applicants

- Emphasise independence: reviewers screen explicitly for research ideas distinct from your PhD supervisor's line of work.
- The peer-review panel expects feasibility within the timeline; include realistic resource planning.
- ZonMw values translational potential, clearly articulate the health impact pathway, not only the scientific novelty.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is eligible for the NWO Talent Programme Veni from ZonMw?

Researchers recently awarded their PhD, hosted at a recognised Dutch knowledge institution, working in health research and development.

### Is the NWO Talent Programme Veni a consortium grant?

No, it is an individual grant; consortium partners are not required.

### Is the NWO Talent Programme Veni annual?

Yes, ZonMw runs this call annually; check the ZonMw website for the exact deadline in 2025 and beyond.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/zonmw-nwo-talent-programme-veni-health-research-and-deve-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.