Veni - Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH)

Up to €320,000||3 years

Pre-proposal deadline; 14:00 CEST. Full proposal deadline: 26 January 2027, 14:00 CET (invited applicants only).

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Catalog updated: 20 Aug 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.

The NWO Veni grant for Social Sciences and Humanities funds up to €320,000 over three years for researchers in SSH fields to develop and lead their own research idea. Open to researchers who have recently completed their PhD and are based at a Dutch knowledge institution, this call emphasises independence and originality within the social sciences and humanities.

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 Social Sciences and Humanities. 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 social sciences and humanities fields
•Applicants affiliated with a Dutch knowledge institution
•Researchers developing their own independent research idea
•Early-career scholars seeking to establish or build their research programme

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

✓Emphasise independence: your research idea must be clearly distinct from your PhD or postdoctoral supervisor's work.
✓Frame your project as original within your field; NWO values genuine conceptual novelty alongside rigorous methodology.
✓Keep the research plan realistic for a small team over three years, ambition paired with feasibility scores higher than grand scope alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the NWO Veni SSH grant fund?

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

Who is eligible for the NWO Veni SSH grant?

Researchers who have recently completed their PhD, based at a Dutch knowledge institution, in social sciences and humanities fields.

Is the NWO Veni SSH grant recurring?

Yes, NWO runs this call annually.

Can I apply for NWO Veni SSH if I am not based in the Netherlands?

No, applicants must be affiliated with a Dutch knowledge institution to be eligible.

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