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Open Programme
Objective
The Open Programme of the Division for Earth and Life Sciences offers financial support across the full range of Dutch research in the earth and life sciences.
Who can apply
Professors and (senior) lecturers or researchers with a comparable position who are working within the earth and life sciences and who are employed by a Dutch university or a research institute recognised by NWO.
What can be applied for
A grant can be requested to cover all reasonable, non-infrastructural costs that must be made for the research, such as the appointment of personnel (PhD or postdoc), material facilities (equipment, consumables, travel costs, etc.) and fieldwork. Each cost category should be explained separately. A grant cannot be requested for permanent members of staff, student assistants, analysts/technicians, overheads, general laboratory equipment, maintenance and insurance costs, visiting congresses and costs of publications.
When can be applied
Applications can be submitted the whole year round.
For further information, please consult the NWO Subsidy Guide.