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NWO Talent Programme Vici – ZonMw 2026
Full proposal deadline 14:00 CEST. Pre-proposal deadline was 2026-03-10 (closed).
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Details
| Funder | ZonMw |
| Budget | Up to €1,500,000 |
| Deadline | 8 September 2026 |
| Duration | 5 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | 2-stage: pre-proposal (closed 2026-03-10) → full proposal (2026-09-08) → interview selection (December 2026) → interviews (January 2027) → board decision (February 2027) |
| TRL | 1-3 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | January 2027 |
| Eligible countries | NL |
Eligibility & scope
For senior researchers at the consolidation/leadership stage who obtained their PhD within 15 years before 1 March 2026 (extensions possible). Applicants must demonstrate that Vici will substantially contribute to consolidating their research group. Proposals must be written in English. Hosted at Dutch knowledge institutions via ZonMw/NWO.
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