NWO
Financing Professional Doctorate-candidates
2026 round — no specific deadline stated on page
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NWO's Financing Professional Doctorate-candidates 2026 call provides up to €271,400 per application (€258,000 labour costs + €13,400 travel/study) to Dutch universities of applied sciences (hogescholen) supporting Professional Doctorate candidates. The scheme is tailored to practice-oriented doctoral training in the applied-sciences sector. Calls are annual.
Details
| Funder | NWO |
| Budget | Up to €271,400 (max €258,000 labour costs + max €13,400 travel/study costs) |
| Consortium | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | NL |
Eligibility & scope
Open to universities of applied sciences (hogescholen) in the Netherlands. Funds Professional Doctorate (PD) candidates; max €258,000 for labour cost allowance and max €13,400 for travel and study costs per application.
Who Should Apply
- •Dutch universities of applied sciences (hogescholen)
- •Institutions with established Professional Doctorate (PD) programmes
- •Applications seeking to fund labour costs and mobility for PD candidates
Key Dates
- •Annual call; 2026 round listed as of 2 April 2026
- •Up to €271,400 per application (€258,000 labour + €13,400 travel/study maximum)
Tips for Applicants
- ✓This call is institution-wide, not researcher-specific, frame the application around the coherence and relevance of your PD cohort.
- ✓Allocate labour costs strategically across supervision, candidate stipends, and institutional support; the €258,000 cap encourages focused cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can a Dutch hogeschool apply for under the NWO Professional Doctorate scheme?
Up to €271,400 per application: a maximum of €258,000 for labour costs and up to €13,400 for travel and study expenses.
Who is eligible to apply for NWO Professional Doctorate financing?
Dutch universities of applied sciences (hogescholen) with Professional Doctorate programmes are eligible to apply.
Is the NWO Professional Doctorate call annual?
Yes, this is an annual call; the 2026 round was listed in early April.
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