Shape your funding journey and join the VU Funding Day 2026!
Would you like to learn about the latest developments and funding opportunities, gain practical advice, or expand your professional network? Then this is an event you won’t want to miss.
This second edition of the VU Funding Day focuses on Health and Well-being. Through this theme, we will explore current developments in research funding, societal impact, and collaboration. The programme is relevant to researchers from all disciplines, including those whose work is not directly related to the health domain.
Be inspired by speakers from organisations such as ZonMw and the European Commission, participate in interactive workshops, and connect with researchers, funding advisers, and valorisation experts.
Why join?
- New opportunities and inspiration: gain insights into the latest trends and opportunities in research and impact funding from leading funding organisations.
- Experiences from colleagues: learn from VU researchers about their experiences, challenges, and successes in securing funding.
- Practical insights and tools: explore practical strategies for building effective collaborations and creating impact with your research.
- Valuable networking opportunities: expand your network with fellow researchers, funders, and innovation experts.
Who is it for?
Researchers at all career stages.
Modular programme
Create your own programme and choose the sessions that match your interests needs.
When and where
When: Monday, 30 November 2026
Where: NU Building | VU Campus
Programme
09:15 – 09:45 Walk-in with coffee and tea
09:45 – 10:00 Opening by Jeroen Geurts, Rector Magnificus
10:00 – 10:40 Keynote 1: Funding by ZonMw by Merik Seven, Director of Programmes, ZonMw
10:45 – 11:30 Parallel Sessions 1
11:30 – 11:45 Coffee break
11:50 – 12:35 Parallel Sessions 2
12:35 – 13:20 Lunch
13:20 – 14:00 Keynote 2: EU funding: policies and priorities by Arjon van Hengel, Senior Policy Officer, EU DG Research & Innovation
14:05 – 14:50 Parallel sessions 3
14:50 – 15:10 Coffee break
15:10 – 15:55 Parallel sessions 4
16:00 – 16:45 Keynote 3: Create new (funding) opportunities through impact by Linda van de Burgwal, University Research Chair Professor of Impact & Academic Entrepreneur, Marieke van Wieringen, Associate professor Organization Sciences and Imran Avci, Associate professor Biophotonics and Medical Imaging
16:45 – 16:55 Closing
17:00 – 18:00 Drinks and networking
For more information about the workshops, click the links under the parallel sessions.
Registration
Interested in attending? Sign up!