# Vidi - 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-vidi-health-research-and-development-zonmw-2025
**Last updated:** 4 Jul 2026

> **Recently updated:** catalog cleanup 2026-07-04: call closed per funder page

## Eligibility & scope

For researchers who have gained several years of research experience after their PhD. Dutch knowledge institutions. Researchers develop their own innovative line of research in Health Research and Development, administered by ZonMw.

## Summary

ZonMw Vidi funds mid-career researchers at Dutch health institutions to develop an independent research line in health research and development. The scheme targets researchers with several years of post-PhD experience and runs annually. Vidi is the middle tier of the NWO Talent Programme, positioned between Veni (early-career) and Vici (senior researchers).

## Who should apply

- Mid-career researchers with several years of post-PhD research experience
- Researchers employed at a Dutch academic health institution or hospital
- Projects in health research and development across all health science areas
- Applicants ready to establish or expand an independent research line

## Key dates

- Annual deadline (verify exact date on ZonMw website)
- Two-stage evaluation typical of NWO Talent scheme
- Project duration typically three to five years

## Tips for applicants

- Frame your proposal as genuinely independent research, distinct from prior supervisory relationships or consortium roles.
- The ZonMw panel values translational relevance, explain the health or clinical pathway, not just the scientific question.
- A strong track record as corresponding or senior author strengthens the mid-career positioning.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the ZonMw Vidi scheme?

Vidi is the middle-tier grant of the NWO Talent Programme, funding mid-career researchers to develop independent research lines in health research and development.

### Who is eligible for ZonMw Vidi?

Researchers with several years of post-PhD experience working at a Dutch academic or hospital institution in health sciences.

### Is ZonMw Vidi recurring?

Yes, ZonMw runs Vidi annually with a competitive two-stage evaluation process.

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