NWO
Financing Professional Doctorate-candidates 2026
€16,284,000 (max €271,400 per application)
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Details
| Funder | NWO |
| Budget | €16,284,000 (max €271,400 per application) |
| Consortium | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | NL |
Eligibility & scope
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.
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