# NWO Talent Programme Vici - Health Research and Development (ZonMw) 2026

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

## Eligibility & scope

For senior researchers. Individual grant for researchers at Dutch knowledge institutions to build their own innovative research group in Health Research and Development.

## Summary

The NWO Talent Programme Vici (Health Research and Development) funds senior researchers to build innovative independent research groups in the Netherlands. Administered by ZonMw, this annual call supports experienced researchers at Dutch academic and health institutions working across all health research and development domains. Vici is the senior tier of the NWO Talent Programme, positioned for researchers with an established track record seeking to establish or expand a research group.

## Who should apply

- Senior researchers with an established publication and grant record
- Researchers based at a Dutch academic or hospital institution
- Health research and development focus across all subdisciplines
- Applicants planning to build or expand a research group in the Netherlands

## Key dates

- Annual deadline (verify exact date on ZonMw website)
- Single research group per award
- Vici funds independent group leadership at Dutch institutions

## Tips for applicants

- Vici panels value evidence of leadership: highlight your track record mentoring postdocs and early-career researchers.
- The vision for your group should extend 5+ years ahead; avoid incremental extensions of current work.
- Letters of support from your institution matter, ensure senior leadership endorses your group-building plan explicitly.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the NWO Vici (Health) grant?

Senior researchers with a strong track record based at a Dutch academic or health research institution.

### What is the NWO Vici grant for?

Funding to build an independent, innovative research group in health research and development in the Netherlands.

### Is the NWO Vici Health call annual?

Yes, ZonMw runs an annual call for the Vici programme.

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