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NWO Veni awards up to €320,000 for early-career researchers to develop their own research idea over three years. Open across all disciplines through four domain variants (Science, SSH, AES, and ZonMw Health R&D), the scheme targets researchers recently out of their PhD and hosted at Dutch knowledge institutions. Veni is the entry tier of the NWO Talent Programme and runs annual calls per domain.
Details
| Funder | NWO |
| Budget | Up to €320k |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Consortium | No - individual applicant |
| Application | 2-stage: pre-proposal (deadline 1 Sep 2026) then full proposal (deadline 26 Jan 2027), by invitation only after a positive pre-proposal decision |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2026-01 |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | NL |
Eligibility & scope
For researchers who have recently obtained their PhD, enabling them to develop their own research ideas. Covers Science, SSH, AES, and Health Research (ZonMw) domains with separate rounds per domain.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers recently completed their PhD
- •Applicants across all disciplines via Science, SSH, AES, or ZonMw domain
- •Researchers based at Dutch knowledge institutions
- •Researchers with a clearly defined, self-led research idea
Key Dates
- •Pre-proposal deadline 1 September 2026, 14:00 CEST
- •Full proposal deadline 26 January 2027, 14:00 CET, open only to applicants invited after a positive pre-proposal decision
- •Two-stage: pre-proposal screening followed by full proposal and interview
- •Three-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Apply through the correct NWO domain (Science, SSH, AES, or ZonMw); misrouted proposals face triage delays.
- ✓The interview is decisive, prepare to defend feasibility and originality to a panel spanning your field.
- ✓Emphasise independence: Veni panels reward ideas clearly distinct from your PhD supervisor's research agenda.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is an NWO Veni grant?
Up to €320,000 for a three-year research project of your choice.
Who can apply for NWO Veni?
Researchers who have recently obtained their PhD, hosted at a recognised Dutch knowledge institution.
Does NWO Veni require a consortium?
No, Veni is designed for individual researchers to pursue their own ideas without mandatory collaborators.
How often does NWO Veni run?
Once a year. All four domains — Science, SSH, AES and ZonMw — run on the same round rather than separate schedules: pre-proposals close 1 September 2026 and full proposals 26 January 2027. The panels and assessment committees are separate per domain.
Related on Grantsby
- NWO writing tips & FAQ
Evaluation criteria, proposal structure, common mistakes.
- NWO Veni, full programme guide
Eligibility, budget, success rates, application timeline, FAQ.
- NWO Veni past winners & funded projects
Recent recipients, host institutions, and funded project titles. See who tends to win before you apply.
- How to Write a Winning NWO Veni Proposal
Domain choice, the scored knowledge utilisation paragraph, the preproposal, and the interview.
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