Veni round 2024 open for pre-proposals

Talented, creative and newly promoted researchers can now apply for a Veni grant. This funding instrument of the NWO Talent Programme offers person-specific funding. They can further develop their own research idea over three years. The funding amounts to a maximum of EUR 320,000. It is possible to submit a proposal until 3 September 2024.

Veni in brief

Veni is aimed at newly promoted researchers. Researchers eligible for a Veni grant have academic qualities that clearly exceed what is usual. The Veni grant is intended to fund innovative scientific research and thereby give these researchers the opportunity to develop as independent researchers. The funding amounts to a maximum of €320,000.

Who can apply

Applications can be submitted by PhD researchers with permanent or temporary employment, from home or abroad. The 2024 Veni round is open to researchers with a PhD date after 1 January 2021 and before 3 September 2024.

Mandatory pre-proposal phase

Applicants must submit a pre-proposal to be considered for a Veni. If a positive decision follows the preproposal, the applicant is invited to submit a full application. If a negative decision follows the preliminary application, the applicant cannot submit a full application.

Important dates

The Veni timetable for all domains is as follows:

  • The deadline for mandatory pre-proposals is Tuesday 3 September 2024, 14:00:00 CET
  • The deadline for full proposals is 28 January 2025, 14:00:00 CET

Prepare well for submitting a Veni application

To prepare a Veni application, it is important that you download the latest forms from the website. You should use the Veni pre-proposal form and the 2024 round embedding guarantee form. It is also important that you read the call for proposals carefully. The main changes in the call for proposals 2024 compared to the previous Veni call are listed at the beginning of the call for proposals. 

The Veni round 2024 has nine counters within NWO's four domains. Check the domain's funding page for the specification of the counters.

View the call for proposals for all domains here.