Veni

Up to €320k||3 years

Multiple sub-calls; see individual Veni call pages for deadlines

Last updated: 13 Sept 2026

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This call page belongs to the NWO Veni programme. The programme guide covers eligibility, budget, success rate and FAQ across every round.

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 (max. 3 years post-PhD), across Science, SSH, AES and ZonMw domains; enables researchers to develop their own research ideas.

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.

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