Vidi

Up to €850k5 years

2025 round; multiple sub-calls — see individual Vidi call pages for deadlines

Last seen in a scan/import: 25 Oct 2026.

Catalog updated: 18 Oct 2026.

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This call page belongs to the NWO Vidi programme. The programme guide covers eligibility, budget, success rate and FAQ across every round.

The NWO Vidi Grant awards up to €850,000 over five years for mid-career researchers with several years of postdoctoral experience to pursue self-directed research projects. The call spans four domains, Science, Social Sciences & Humanities, Applied and Engineering Sciences, and Health R&D, across Dutch knowledge institutions. Vidi is the second tier of the NWO Talent Programme and runs one round a year. The 2025 round has closed and NWO has not yet announced the next one.

Details

Funder	NWO
Budget	Up to €850k
Duration	5 years
Consortium	No - individual applicant
Application	2-stage: preproposal → full proposal
Frequency	Annual
Next round	2026-01
Eligible countries	NL

Eligibility & scope

For researchers who have gained several years of research experience after their PhD, enabling them to develop an innovative line of research. 2026 round covers Science, SSH, AES, and Health Research (ZonMw) domains; upcoming round not yet open.

Who Should Apply

•Researchers with several years of postdoctoral or equivalent research experience beyond the PhD
•Applicants based at recognised Dutch academic or research institutions
•Researchers across Science, Social Sciences & Humanities, Applied & Engineering Sciences, or Health R&D
•Investigators with a clearly independent research agenda

Key Dates

•2025 round closed: pre-proposals 4 November 2025, full proposals 9 April 2026
•No 2026 Vidi round has been announced by NWO
•Two-stage submission: preproposal first, full proposal only on a positive preproposal decision
•Five-year project duration

Tips for Applicants

✓Vidi panels prioritise research independence, clearly articulate how your proposed project distinguishes itself from your previous supervisors' work.
✓Apply through the correct domain (ENW, SSH, AES, or ZonMw); misrouted applications may face delays in triage.
✓Budget justification must match the five-year scope; under-justified or inflated requests score poorly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the NWO Vidi Grant?

Up to €850,000 over five years for a self-directed research project.

Who can apply for NWO Vidi?

Researchers with several years of postdoctoral research experience hosted at a Dutch knowledge institution. The call spans four domains: Science, SSH, AES, and Health R&D.

Is NWO Vidi recurring?

Yes, NWO runs one Vidi round a year. The most recent round closed on 9 April 2026 (pre-proposals closed 4 November 2025) and the next round has not been announced.

What is the relationship between Vidi and other NWO Talent grants?

Vidi is the second tier of the NWO Talent Programme. Veni targets early-career researchers (within 3 years of PhD), while Vici targets senior researchers.

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