By means of funds and prizes, we support excellent and promising researchers and put them in the spotlight.
By means of funds and prizes, we support excellent and promising researchers and put them in the spotlight.
Young researchers in the field of neurology, radiology and pharmacy can apply for a Van Leersum grant for a working visit to a foreign university/institute from a Dutch university.
View fundScientific researchers can apply for up to € 10,000 for new initiatives that enable (more) sustainable knowledge sharing about medical-scientific research between professional colleagues, preferably (also) for researchers from low and middle income countries.
View fundYoung researchers in the field of pediatrics or related areas can apply for a grant for a working visit to a foreign university/institute from a Dutch university.
View fundThe De Boer-van Staveren Fund enables researchers at an early stage of their careers to set up or develop innovative basic research on autoimmune diseases.
View fundThe KNAW Early Career Award recognizes innovative and original research and stimulates the further development of the careers of all kinds of early career researchers in various areas of scientific practice.
View prizeEncourages the professional development of early-career researchers who are contributing to virology research in the broadest sense of the word. The grant consists of 12,500 euros. Two Premiums are awarded annually.
View prizeThe Bob Pinedo Cancer Care Award is a biennial award intended for a researcher (or team of researchers) whose contribution to (translational) cancer research and compassionate cancer patient care is regarded as outstanding. The laureate receives 100,000 euros (to be used for research) and a bronze sculpture.
View prizeThe M.W. Beijerinck Virology Prize is awarded to an internationally renowned researcher who has made a ground-breaking contribution to virology research. The prizewinner receives a monetary award of EUR 35,000.
View prizeIn 2021, groups consisting of at least three scientists with a proven and structural track record in science communication could apply for funding of up to EUR 10,000 to support and/or enrich their science communication activities.
View fundThe Academy Medal is awarded every other year to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of science in the Netherlands in the broadest sense.
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