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NWO
Veni - Applied and Engineering Sciences (AES)
Pre-proposal deadline; 14:00 CEST. Full proposal deadline: 26 January 2027, 14:00 CET (invited applicants only).
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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 |
| 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 |
| 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
- •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
- •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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