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Rubicon
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Rubicon, run by ZonMw, funds recently graduated PhD holders to gain 12-24 months of research experience at a host institute outside the Netherlands. It targets researchers who earned (or are about to earn) their PhD at an NWO-recognized Dutch research organization, with a total round budget of €3,145,000 shared across applicants. Applications are individual, written in English, and evaluated in a single stage.
Details
| Funder | ZonMw |
| Budget | €3,145,000 total round budget |
| Deadline | 1 December 2026 |
| Duration | 12-24 months |
| Consortium | No - individual applicant, hosted by a research institute outside the Netherlands |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | NL |
Eligibility & scope
For researchers awarded a PhD in the 12 months before the deadline (or near-completion with supervisor approval), to gain research experience at a host institute outside the Netherlands for 12-24 months. Applications must be individual, in English, and PhD obtained from a listed NWO-recognized research organization.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers awarded a PhD within 12 months before the deadline, or near-completion with supervisor approval
- •PhD obtained from an NWO-recognized Dutch research organization
- •Individual applicants planning to work at a host institute outside the Netherlands
- •Early-career researchers seeking international research experience
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 1 December 2026, 14:00 CEST
- •Single-stage application process
- •Fellowship duration: 12-24 months
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Secure your host institute and supervisor agreement early, since the fellowship requires a confirmed placement outside the Netherlands before applying.
- ✓If your PhD is not yet finalized, get written supervisor approval of near-completion in place well before the deadline.
- ✓Confirm your PhD-granting institution appears on the NWO-recognized list, as this is a strict eligibility gate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does Rubicon provide?
Rubicon has a total round budget of €3,145,000 shared across all awarded applicants in that round.
Who is eligible for the Rubicon grant?
Researchers awarded a PhD within 12 months before the deadline (or near-completion with supervisor approval) from an NWO-recognized Dutch research organization.
How long can I hold a Rubicon fellowship?
Rubicon fellowships run for 12 to 24 months at a host institute outside the Netherlands.
Is Rubicon a single-stage or multi-stage application?
Rubicon uses a single-stage application process.
Does Rubicon fund research within the Netherlands?
No, Rubicon specifically funds research experience at a host institute outside the Netherlands.
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