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NWO Talent Programme Vidi - Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) 2025

Up to €850,0005 years

Last verified: 18 June 2026

This is the current call of theNWO Vidiprogramme. The programme guide coverseligibility, budget, success rate and FAQacross every round.

The NWO Talent Programme Vidi awards up to €850,000 over five years for experienced researchers in Social Sciences and Humanities to develop their own research agenda. The grant is open to researchers several years beyond their PhD, hosted at Dutch knowledge institutions, with no consortium required. Vidi is the mid-career tier of the NWO Talent Programme, running annually.

Details

Funder	NWO
Budget	Up to €850,000
Duration	5 years
Consortium	No
Frequency	Annual
Eligible countries	NL

Eligibility & scope

For researchers who have gained several years of research experience after their PhD. Individual grant for researchers at Dutch knowledge institutions in Social Sciences and Humanities.

Who Should Apply

•Researchers with several years of research experience beyond the PhD
•Researchers hosted at recognised Dutch knowledge institutions
•Scholars in Social Sciences and Humanities
•Applicants developing an independent, self-directed research agenda

Key Dates

•Annual deadline (verify exact date on NWO website)
•Single-stage written evaluation and interview
•Five-year project duration

Tips for Applicants

✓Vidi panels reward intellectual independence; make clear how your proposed research builds distinctly on, rather than continues, your prior work.
✓The interview is weighted heavily in the final decision; prepare to defend feasibility and innovation to a multidisciplinary SSH panel.
✓Host institution support letters matter, ensure your department's commitment to mentoring and resources is explicit in the application.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the NWO Vidi grant?

Up to €850,000 for a five-year research project.

Who is eligible for the NWO Vidi?

Researchers with several years of research experience after their PhD, hosted at a recognised Dutch knowledge institution in Social Sciences and Humanities.

Is the NWO Vidi annual?

Yes, NWO runs Vidi annually.

Do I need collaborators to apply for NWO Vidi?

No, Vidi is an individual grant; consortium partners are not required.

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