NWO
Financing Professional Doctorate-candidates 2026
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Details
| Funder | NWO |
| Budget | Up to €271,400 per application (max €258,000 labour costs + max €13,400 travel/study costs) |
| Consortium | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | NL |
Eligibility & scope
Open to Dutch universities of applied sciences (hogescholen) applying for funding for Professional Doctorate (PD) candidates. Max €271,400 per application: up to €258,000 for labour cost allowance and up to €13,400 for travel and study costs.
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