The budget is intended to expand collaboration between researchers from the NSCR and researchers from (one of) the participating VU faculties. Proposals can be submitted by a researcher from the NSCR and a colleague from at least one of the VU faculties. This can include making a first start with a joint research project, organizing an interdisciplinary meeting, activities leading to joint publications and network building. Some examples of grants awarded are: co-funding of a joint PhD project of NSCR and RCH, contract extension of two junior researchers on joint research projects, conference participation resulting in a joint publication and conference participation and research stay for the benefit of a new interdisciplinary collaboration with a foreign researcher. Researchers are cordially invited to submit an application for a contribution.
This can be done by filling out this form.
Applications can be submitted to Anniek van der Schuijt, E: j.m.vander.schuijt@vu.nl.
The deadlines each year are (subject to change):
- 1 March
- 1 June
- 1 September
- 1 December
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The information below is important when filling out the form.
Aim
The aim of A-LAB seed money fund is to stimulate the start-up of or otherwise facilitate the development of interdisciplinary research collaborations between NSCR and (one of the) VU faculties that have the potential to lead to more sustainable collaborations. Proposals can be submitted by a researcher from the NSCR and a colleague from at least one of the VU faculties. Fundable applications are, for example, proposals to make a preliminary start with a research project, to organise a seminar or workshop, a visiting scholarship at another university in the Netherlands or abroad, or an (extension of) employment to write a research proposal.
Budget and deadlines
Typical applications are for relatively small amounts, up to € 5000, often matched by the applicants from other sources, for activities for which alternative funding is impossible or hard to find. The yearly A-LAB seed money budget is about € 40.000. Individual applications should aim for a budget of maximum € 5.000. Applications with a budget exceeding € 5.000 will still be considered, but will be subjected to a more critical test and the award will stronger depend on the available budget left. Four application rounds are in place for each year: 1 March, 1 June, 1 September, 1 December.
Application and decision procedure
To apply, please fill in the form (language: Dutch or English). Please submit the form by sending it through email to Anniek van der Schuijt: j.m.vander.schuijt@vu.nl. Researchers can apply and get funding multiple times, although researchers that apply for the first time will have preference. The application will be discussed by the A-LAB management team based on the following criteria: the scope of the project/ level of collaboration, the extent to which other parties contribute, the value of the initiative in the light of the goals of A-LAB. In case an MT member is involved in an application, it will be discussed without that MT member present. The decision of funding will be communicated to the applicant(s) 2 weeks after the submission deadline at the latest.