# Reducing Drug Harm – Pre-proposals Phase 1 (NWA)

**Funder:** ZonMw
**Budget:** Up to €1,067,737.75 per pre-proposal (Phase 1); €4,270,951 total for Phase 2 joint application
**Deadline:** 7 July 2026 (Phase 1 pre-proposal deadline; assessment of foreign organisations by 23 June 2026)
**Duration:** Up to 5 years
**Consortium:** Required — minimum main applicant, co-applicant, and cooperation partner (Dutch knowledge institutions, societal organisations, and citizens)
**Application:** 2-stage: Phase 1 pre-proposal (deadline 7 July 2026) → Phase 2 full application via synergy workshops (Nov 2026–Feb 2027), full proposal deadline 30 March 2027
**Frequency:** One-off
**Eligible countries:** NL
**Official call:** https://www.zonmw.nl/en/subsidy/reducing-drug-harm-pre-applications-phase-1
**Last verified:** 14 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open to Dutch knowledge institutions, societal organisations and citizens. Consortium required (main applicant + co-applicant + cooperation partner). Phase 1 selects up to 4 pre-proposals; Phase 2 merges them into a single joint application via NWO-facilitated synergy workshops. Focuses on mechanisms of drug(-related) harm and effective societal interventions. Submissions via Mijn ZonMw only.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/zonmw-reducing-drug-harm-pre-proposals-phase-1-nwa-2026-07) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.