Securing funding allows you to turn your research ideas into scientific and societal impact. With the right grant, you can further develop your research lines, build collaborations, and strengthen the visibility and relevance of your work within academia and society. Funding not only fuels innovation and progress, but also amplifies your reach as a researcher.
VU IXA-GO supports you with the various funding options. Take the first step towards a strong funding proposal;
- Finding the right funding. Discover national and international funding possibilities tailored to your research.
- Understand your funding programme. Gain insights into requirements, expectations, and opportunities.
- Grant application support. Get guidance and support when preparing your grant application.
- Trainings and workshops. Learn the essentials of successful grant writing and proposal strategy.
- Ensure a smooth research funding process. Receive help with formalities, regulations, and reporting.
- Internal partners and support. Assistance in every stage of your research.
When are you eligible for support?
- The VU IXA-GO grant application support is freely available to post-PhD researchers who are already affiliated with VU Amsterdam and for post-PhD researchers who are confirmed to be moving to VU Amsterdam (including those contingent on the awarding of the grant)
- The grants office will only give grant application support to grants of €250k and above
- Support is not guaranteed for smaller grants, but we do offer guides. You can find them on our intranet: the Research Funding and Valorisation Platform