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NWO
Veni - Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH)
Pre-proposal deadline; 14:00 CEST. Full proposal deadline: 26 January 2027, 14:00 CET (invited applicants only).
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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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