Who can apply
The Vidi target group consists of researchers at the stage of transition to leadership. Applications can be submitted by candidates who have obtained their PhD, irrespective of whether they hold tenured positions and of whether they come from the Netherlands or abroad. Researchers can apply if they obtained their PhD in the eight years preceding this round's benchmark date of 1 October 2023. Extension may be granted in certain cases.
What for
The aim of the NWO Talent Programme is to provide creative opportunities for adventurous, talented, pioneering researchers to do research of their own choice, to develop their own innovative line of research and to further develop their talent. The Vidi grant is intended to fund scientifically innovative research and enable these researchers to establish or expand a research group.
What to request
For an application in this Call for proposals, a maximum of € 850,000 can be applied for. The maximum duration of the proposed project is five years. If the proposed project is of shorter duration, the maximum amount is reduced proportionally.
When
| Deadline for submitting full grant application | 26 March 2024, 14.00 CEST |
| Receipt of referees’ comments * | 28 May 2024 |
| Deadline for submitting a rebuttal * | 4 June 2024 |
| Invitation for interview * | 5 July 2024 |
| Interviews | 3, 4, and 5 September 2024 |
| Decision | End of October 2024 |
| Latest project start date | 6 months after the decision letter |
* These dates are indicative and may vary slightly in reality
You can find all documents that are needed for your application here. You can submit your grant application until 26 March 2024, 14.00 CEST via the digital portal Mijn ZonMw. Please note: you can only submit a full application if you received a positive decision on your preproposal of Vidi round 2023.
General information:
Downloads for your application
Checklist for submitting your proposal:
- You can only submit a full proposal if you received a positive decision on your preproposal for Vidi round 2023.
- Write your application in English.
- You can only submit your preproposal via the digital portal Mijn ZonMw with a personal Mijn ZonMw account.
- The following annex is obligatory:
- ZonMw Vidi 2023 Full Proposal form.
- The following annexes are optional:
- Statement exceeding maximum funding;
- Declaration co-funding.
Features
- Status:
- Closed
- Opening date:
- 2 February 2024
- Budget subsidy round:
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€ 12.750.000
- Budget per application:
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€ 850.000
- For whom:
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By invitation