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Veni - Applied and Engineering Sciences (AES)

Up to €320,0003 years

Last verified: 29 July 2026

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This is the current call of the NWO Veni programme. The programme guide covers eligibility, budget, success rate and FAQ across every round.

NWO Veni awards up to €320,000 to early-career researchers in Applied and Engineering Sciences to pursue their own research idea over three years. The call targets recently PhD-awarded researchers at Dutch knowledge institutions who want to establish independent research directions. NWO runs this programme annually.

Details

Funder	NWO
Budget	Up to €320,000
Duration	3 years
Consortium	No
Frequency	Annual
Career stage	Early-career opportunity
Eligible countries	NL

Eligibility & scope

For recently PhD-awarded researchers in Applied and Engineering Sciences. Enables researchers to conduct research of their own choice. Applicants must be affiliated with a Dutch knowledge institution.

Who Should Apply

•Recently PhD-awarded researchers in Applied and Engineering Sciences
•Researchers affiliated with a Dutch knowledge institution
•Applicants with an original, independently-developed research idea
•Early-career researchers seeking to establish their own research direction

Key Dates

•Annual deadline (check NWO website for the exact date in your application year)
•Three-year project duration

Tips for Applicants

✓NWO values independence: position your proposal as distinct from your PhD supervisor's research line.
✓Feasibility matters in AES, include concrete implementation steps and realistic timelines for engineering or applied outcomes.
✓Align your research explicitly with the Applied and Engineering Sciences portfolio; proposals that straddle disciplines risk slow triage.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much funding does NWO Veni for Applied and Engineering Sciences offer?

Up to €320,000 for a three-year research project.

Who is eligible for NWO Veni Applied and Engineering Sciences?

Recently PhD-awarded researchers in Applied and Engineering Sciences affiliated with a Dutch knowledge institution.

Is NWO Veni for Applied and Engineering Sciences annual?

Yes, NWO runs this call annually.

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