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Open Competition Domain Science – M-1 2025/2026 (ENW-M-1)
Closes when 393 admissible proposals received OR 31 July 2026, whichever is earlier. Main ENW-M-1 quota already reached; only Weave (NWO as partner agency) still open.
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Details
| Funder | NWO |
| Budget | Up to €400,000 |
| Deadline | 31 July 2026 |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage; assessed by external referees with written rebuttal, then cluster committee ranking |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2026-08 |
| Eligible countries | NL |
Eligibility & scope
Curiosity-driven basic research in earth sciences, astronomy, chemistry, computer science, life sciences, physics or mathematics. Single main applicant with tenured or tenure-track position at eligible Dutch research organisation. Proposals must be in English. One ENW-M submission per applicant per 12 months.
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