Quick course in applying for NWO grants

Suppose you want to apply for a grant from NWO. Where do you start? What must you do, who decides if your proposal shall be awarded funding, when do you find out if you are one of the lucky ones and what can you do if you disagree with the decision? All of these steps are briefly and clearly described in this quick course in applying for research grants.

Step 1: Submitting a funding proposal and the registration process Step 2: The scientific peer review by referees Step 3: The evaluation committee issues its advice Step 4: The decision, the final assessment and how you will be informed of this Step 5: Lodging an appeal - when, with who, and how

Researchers can submit proposals digitally using the electronic application system Iris. This system can also be used to upload progress reports and information about personnel.

Who can submit a proposal?

The various grant schemes provide detailed information about the procedures followed and who is eligible to apply for funding.

Generally speaking, grants are open to researchers who hold a tenured position at a Dutch university or one of the institutes recognised by NWO. For some programmes further restrictions apply, whereas for others the criteria are less stringent. The details are provided with each individual grant scheme. The majority of grants are subject to NWO's General Terms and Conditions.

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