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47 open calls from NWO right now
Open calls
KIEM GoFood & Internationale samenwerking LWV
€670,829
24 Mar 2026
Kiem Gochem
€1,251,746
24 Mar 2026
Kiem Mv
€1,820,302
24 Mar 2026
KIEM HighTech
€2,121,262
24 Mar 2026
KIEM Logistiek
€517,062
24 Mar 2026
SSH Open Competition XS 2026 Round 2
Up to €50,000
7 Apr 2026
NWO Talent Programme Vidi 2025 (ZonMw)
€800K
9 Apr 2026
NWO Talent Programme Vidi 2025
9 Apr 2026
Nwa Do-React
12 May 2026 · 11d
Thematic NWA programme focused on the further development and validation of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), aiming to reduce animal testing in research.
Do-ReACT: Further Development and Regulatory Acceptance of Chemical Test Models
Up to €3,440,000
12 May 2026 · 11d
Open to knowledge chain-wide, interdisciplinary consortia focused on further development and validation of existing non-animal New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for chemical safety assessment. Consortia may include humanities/social sciences, exact sciences, legal experts, civil society, and industry. Main applicants must have participated in both collaborative workshops (14 Jan and 4 Feb 2026). Funds a single project.
Nwa Do-React
12 May 2026 · 11d
Thematic programme of NWA focusing on the further development and validation of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs). Open to research teams in the Netherlands.
Integrated Biorefineries for a Circular Future – improving society and environment through sustainable industry
€140k–€700k per project (total call budget €3.84M)
23 Jun 2026 · 53d
Joint NL–Brazil (São Paulo/FAPESP) research call on replacing fossil raw materials with circular biomass-derived feedstocks. Two project sizes: small-scale (€140k–€290k) and large-scale (€350k–€700k); NWO/FAPESP fund max 70%, mandatory 30% co-funding from industry. Topics: biobased feedstocks and conversion processes; multidisciplinary scope required (chemical engineering, economics, sustainability, social, legal).
Reducing drug harm - Pre-applications (Phase 1)
7 Jul 2026 · 67d
Invites researchers and societal organisations to form a consortium to conduct research on reducing drug harm through effective societal interventions. Part of the NWA programme on drug harm reduction.
NWO Open Competition Domain Science M 2025/2026
Up to €800,000 (ENW-M-2)
31 Jul 2026 · 91d
NWO Open Competition Domain Science M 2025/2026
Up to €800,000 (ENW-M-2)
31 Jul 2026 · 91d
NWO Weave with Partner Agency 2025/2026
Up to €400,000 (Dutch part)
31 Jul 2026 · 91d
NWO Open Competition Domain Science M
Up to €800,000 (M-2) or €400,000 (M-1)
1 Aug 2026 · 92d
NWO Open Competition Domain Science M
Up to €800,000 (M-2) or €400,000 (M-1)
1 Aug 2026 · 92d
NWO Open Competition Domain Science M
Up to €800,000 (M-2) or €400,000 (M-1)
1 Aug 2026 · 92d
Test Grant
€100,000
1 Sept 2026 · 123d
NWO Open Technology Programme 2026
Up to €950,000
2 Sept 2026 · 124d
NWO Talent Programme Vici (ZonMw) 2026
Max €1.5M
8 Sept 2026 · 130d
NWO-Talentprogramme Vici ZonMw 2026
Up to €1.5M
8 Sept 2026 · 130d
KIEM Arbeidsbesparende AI
€1,800,000
15 Sept 2026 · 137d
Supports exploratory applied research on testable and existing AI applications (use cases) focused on labour-saving AI. Conducted through new practice-oriented research activities at universities of applied sciences.
SSH Open Competition XS 2026 Round 3
Up to €50,000
15 Sept 2026 · 137d
KIEM Defensie
€840,875
30 Sept 2026 · 152d
Links questions from Defence units to practice-oriented research at universities of applied sciences. Supports exploratory practice-oriented research focused on Defence issues. Requires collaboration between Defence and applied research institutions.
Dutch Research Agenda – Research along Routes by Consortia (NWA ORC 2026)
Up to €7,250,000
6 Oct 2026 · 158d
Open to consortia addressing 'wicked problems' based on NWA-route themes and cluster questions, spanning the full knowledge chain (fundamental to practice-oriented research) with societal partners including citizens. Main applicant must have participated in both collaborative workshops for the relevant theme. Proposals assessed on problem definition, impact, consortium quality, and research quality.
Scientific Meetings and Consultations 2026
€600,000
5 Dec 2026 · 218d
Full, associate and assistant professors, other researchers with a doctorate, postdocs and PhD candidates with an appointment for the duration of the meeting can apply for support for scientific meetings and consultations.
Open Technology Programme 2026
Up to €950k (up to €1,050k for investment-heavy projects)
11 Dec 2026 · 224d
Open to researchers with a tenured or tenure-track position at Dutch universities, UMCs, KNAW/NWO institutes, and select other Dutch research organisations. Supports free and independent technology research with societal/scientific impact; requires a user committee of at least four knowledge users. Not intended for proposals predominantly focused on investments, contract research, or clinical trials.
NWO Open Technology Programme 2026
€25.9M total programme budget
31 Dec 2026 · 244d
KIC Societal Earning Capacity: Connection, Synthesis and Knowledge Utilisation
€55,555–€111,111 per project (higher if joint application)
21 Jan 2027 · 265d
Top-up call exclusively open to project leads of current or completed projects funded under three specific NWO KIC Mission calls (2020, 2021, 2022). Aims to integrate and disseminate knowledge gained from mission-driven innovation projects. Consortiums may collaborate jointly to request higher grants.
Lead Agency Procedure (DFG-NWO Joint Pilot)
30 Jul 2027 · 455d
Computing Time on National Computing Facilities 2026
Provides researchers and research groups access to computing time and associated data services and expertise on national computing facilities. Open to researchers in the Netherlands.
Open Technology Programme 2026
€25,900,000
Weave with NWO as partner agency 2025/2026
€11,000,000
Computing Time on National Computing Facilities
Researchers and research groups can gain access to computing time and associated data services and expertise on national computing facilities through this 2026 call. Open to researchers at Dutch institutions.
Tulip Fund
€50,000,000
Financing Professional Doctorate-candidates 2026
€16,284,000 (max €271,400 per application)
Universities of applied sciences can apply for funding for Professional Doctorate (PD) candidates. Maximum €271,400 per application, of which up to €258,000 is for the candidate. Restricted to universities of applied sciences.
NWO Talent Programme Vici Science 2026
Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) - Netherlands
Open Access Books
€300,000
Project leaders or co-applicants of awarded NWO research projects can apply for funding to cover Open Access publishing costs of academic books resulting from NWO-funded research.
NWO Talent Programme
Three funding instruments (Veni, Vidi, Vici) tailored to various phases in researchers' scientific careers, enabling them to conduct independent research. Targets early- to mid-career researchers at Dutch institutions.
Take-off phase 1 – Feasibility studies WO 2026
€4,500,000
Supports enterprising scientists at research universities who want to investigate the commercial feasibility of an innovative research result. Aimed at knowledge valorisation and technology transfer.
Clean Energy Transition Partnership Joint Call 2026
The Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP) is a European Partnership under Horizon Europe aiming to stimulate and accelerate the energy transition, contributing to the European ambition of becoming a climate-neutral continent. Opening in Q2 2026.
Financing Professional Doctorate-candidates 2026
€16,284,000
NWO Talent Programme (Veni, Vidi, Vici)
Three funding instruments (Veni, Vidi, Vici) supporting researchers at various career stages to conduct curiosity-driven research. Tailored to early, mid, and senior career phases.
Weave with NWO as partner agency 2025/2026
€13,000,000
Part of Open Competition ENW-M 2025/2026; NWO acts as partner agency for Weave proposals with a Dutch co-applicant submitted to DFG, FNR, or other Weave partner agencies. Supports international collaborative basic research.