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NWO
Open Competition Domain Science – M-1 2025/2026 (ENW-M-1)
Closes when 393 admissible proposals received OR by 31 July 2026 at the latest. Weave (Flemish co-applicant) deadline was 24 February 2026.
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NWO's Open Competition Domain Science (ENW-M-1) funds curiosity-driven basic research in earth sciences, astronomy, chemistry, computer science, life sciences, physics, or mathematics, with grants up to €400,000. Applicants must hold a tenured or tenure-track position at a Dutch research organisation and submit in English via the Isaac portal. The call uses continuous rolling assessment, with proposals reviewed in packages and ranked by a cluster committee.
Details
| Funder | NWO |
| Budget | Up to €400,000 |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage: continuous submission assessed in packages; referees' reports → written rebuttal → cluster committee ranking → Domain Science Board decision. |
| 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 an eligible Dutch research organisation. Proposals must be submitted in English via Isaac. One ENW-M proposal per applicant per 12 months.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers with tenured or tenure-track positions at eligible Dutch research organisations
- •Principal investigators in earth sciences, astronomy, chemistry, computer science, life sciences, physics, or mathematics
- •Applicants pursuing curiosity-driven, fundamental research questions
- •Researchers submitting one proposal per 12-month rolling period
Key Dates
- •Deadline 31 July 2026 (closes when 393 admissible proposals received or by 31 July, whichever comes first)
- •Single-stage rolling submission with continuous assessment in packages
- •Results issued by cluster committee ranking and Domain Science Board decision
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The call uses rolling assessment in packages, earlier submission may increase visibility before capacity limits are reached.
- ✓One proposal per applicant per 12 months; plan timing if you have overlapping ideas.
- ✓If you have a Flemish co-applicant via Weave, note that the co-applicant deadline was 24 February 2026 and has passed; check current co-applicant pathways with NWO.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I request for an NWO ENW-M-1 proposal?
Up to €400,000 per proposal.
Who is eligible to apply for NWO ENW-M-1?
Researchers with tenured or tenure-track positions at eligible Dutch research organisations in disciplines including earth sciences, astronomy, chemistry, computer science, life sciences, physics, and mathematics.
How does the rolling assessment work in ENW-M-1?
Proposals are submitted continuously and assessed in packages; referees' reports feed into a written rebuttal stage, then cluster committee ranking, with final decisions by the Domain Science Board.
Can I submit more than one ENW-M-1 proposal?
You may submit one ENW-M proposal per applicant per 12-month period; further submissions must wait until the rolling window permits.
What language must my proposal be in?
Proposals must be submitted in English via the Isaac portal.
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