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Vidi

Up to €850,000| Deadline: 3 November 2026 (in 9 days)|Up to 5 years

14:00 CET; full proposal deadline 6 April 2027, 14:00 CEST

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

Catalog updated: 18 Oct 2026.

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NWO Vidi funds up to €850,000 for researchers who obtained their PhD within the past 8 years (extendable) to build or expand their own research group at a Dutch institution, over a period of up to five years. It sits in the mid tier of the NWO Talent Programme, open across disciplines, and requires a signed embedding guarantee from the host institution. Applications go through a two-stage process ending in interviews.

Details

Funder	ZonMw
Budget	Up to €850,000
Deadline	3 November 2026
Duration	Up to 5 years
Consortium	No - individual applicant, with embedding guarantee from the hosting Dutch institution
Application	2-stage: pre-proposal (3 November 2026) → full proposal by invitation (6 April 2027)
Frequency	Annual
Next round	2027-09
Career stage	Early-career opportunity
Eligible countries	NL

Eligibility & scope

For researchers who obtained their PhD within the 8 years preceding 1 October 2026, to establish or expand a research group. Application must be written in English and requires a signed embedding guarantee from the Dutch host institution; part-time research possible.

Who Should Apply

•Researchers who obtained their PhD within the past 8 years (extendable for career interruptions)
•Applicants aiming to establish or expand their own research group
•Researchers securing a signed embedding guarantee from a Dutch host institution
•Individual applicants across all disciplines (no consortium required)

Key Dates

•Pre-proposal deadline 3 November 2026, 14:00 CET; full proposal due 6 April 2027, 14:00 CEST
•Two-stage process: pre-proposal, then full proposal with interviews in September 2027
•Project duration up to five years

Tips for Applicants

✓Secure the embedding guarantee from your host institution early, it must be signed and submitted, and delays here can block the pre-proposal.
✓Write the pre-proposal to survive triage on its own; only invited applicants proceed to the full proposal stage.
✓Prepare for the September 2027 interview well in advance since it follows a long gap after the April full-proposal submission.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the NWO Vidi grant provide?

Up to €850,000 for a research project of up to five years.

Who is eligible for NWO Vidi?

Researchers who obtained their PhD within the past 8 years (this window can be extended for career interruptions) and who aim to build or expand their own research group at a Dutch institution.

Does NWO Vidi require a consortium?

No, Vidi is an individual grant, though applicants need a signed embedding guarantee from their Dutch host institution.

What are the deadlines for NWO Vidi?

The pre-proposal is due 3 November 2026 and, if invited, the full proposal is due 6 April 2027, with interviews held in September 2027.

Is NWO Vidi only for Dutch nationals?

No, the requirement is embedding at a Dutch host institution, not Dutch nationality.

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