Visitors Travel Grant

Line of action : Consolidating strengths
Secretariat : NWO
Apply : Yes, you can apply now

Objective

Researchers in the Netherlands can apply for a visitors grant for the benefit of highly qualified foreign senior researchers holding a PhD for a stay in the Netherlands of a maximum duration of 12 months.

Application

Who can apply

The Dutch host(ess).

What can be applied for

  • A contribution towards the accommodation costs
  • International travel costs, if the stay is longer than three months

When can be applied

Applications can be submitted the whole year round, but no later than three months in advance of the stay.

Selection

Criteria

The visit by the foreign researcher must be vital for the progress of a clearly delineated scientific research project which is in progress in the Netherlands.

Procedure

Assessment will take place through peer review.

Committees

Grants committee

Additional information

Budget

530,000 per year.

Financiers

Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research.

Contacts

  • Mw. W.F. Geldof
    phone: +31 (0)70 344 05 27, fax: +31 (0)70 344 06 20, e-mail: w.geldof@nwo.nl
  • Dhr. J.P. Mahabier
    phone: +31 (0)70 344 08 52, e-mail: j.mahabier@nwo.nl

Documentation

Visitors Grant brochure
This document (PDF, 2 pages) contains information for applying for a Visitors Grant (in Dutch).

Documentation for applying electronically

Visitors Grant Form
This document (Word, 6 pages) contains the application form for a Visitors Grant (in Dutch).

last modified on 22 June 2010