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Vidi - Science Domain

Up to €850,0005 years

2025 round — check for open status

Last seen in a scan/import: 30 Aug 2026.

Catalog updated: 23 Aug 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.

NWO Vidi awards up to €850,000 over five years for experienced researchers in the Science Domain to develop their own innovative research direction. The call targets researchers beyond the early postdoctoral stage who are affiliated with Dutch knowledge institutions and ready to establish a distinct, independent research line. The 2025 round has closed and NWO has not yet announced the next one.

Details

Funder	NWO
Budget	Up to €850,000
Duration	5 years
Consortium	No
Frequency	Annual
Eligible countries	NL

Eligibility & scope

For researchers who have gained several years of research experience (Science Domain). Enables researchers to develop their own innovative line of research. Applicants must be affiliated with a Dutch knowledge institution.

Who Should Apply

•Researchers with several years of postdoctoral or equivalent research experience
•Applicants affiliated with a Dutch knowledge institution
•Scientists working in disciplines covered by the Science Domain
•Researchers with a clearly independent, novel research direction distinct from prior group work

Key Dates

•2025 round closed: pre-proposals 4 November 2025, full proposals 9 April 2026
•No 2026 Vidi round has been announced by NWO
•Five-year project duration

Tips for Applicants

✓Emphasise independence and novelty: Vidi explicitly funds researchers breaking from their previous supervisor's line of work.
✓The Science Domain scope is broad but gated; confirm your discipline falls within ENW before investing in a proposal.
✓A track record of productivity and first authorship relative to career stage strengthens competitive standing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the NWO Vidi grant award?

Up to €850,000 over a five-year research project.

Who is eligible for the NWO Vidi grant?

Researchers with several years of postdoctoral experience affiliated with a Dutch knowledge institution in the Science Domain.

Is the NWO Vidi grant recurring?

Yes, NWO runs one round a year. The most recent round closed on 9 April 2026 and the next has not been announced.

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