Funding and research grants

  • WMO
  • Non-WMO

Selecting a funding source involves identifying a sponsor whose goals align with the research project or personal research goals. It also requires finding opportunities for which a principal investigator or research team is eligible to apply.

Acquisition and application support

The Amsterdam UMC Research Grant Support (RGS) staff offers tailored services to researchers in Amsterdam UMC. Their mission is to support the acquisition of national and European research grants, fostering successful and high-quality medical-scientific research.

RGS offers targeted grants support or Amsterdam UMC applicants, particularly those applying for: EU funding programmes, prestigious national consortium grants, the NWO Talent Programme and other prestigious ‘talent’ grants.

Once a funding source is selected, accurate classification ensures that the correct office handles the proposal, compliance requirements are met, and the review and approval process is streamlined. For more information, refer to the Amsterdam UMC Guideline Financial Management of Research Grants.

Funding sources for research

Funding may come from various sources, including:

  • Direct government funding
  • Indirect government funding (e.g. NWO, EU and ZonMw)
  • Charitable foundations (e.g. KWF Cancer Foundation, Dutch Heart Foundation)
  • Industry partnerships

    The RGS office assists researchers applying for key funding opportunities, such as:

    Stay informed

    Relevant grant opportunities are announced in the weekly e-newsletter called Yellow Pages. Send an email to grantsnewsletter@amsterdamumc.nl to subscribe/unsubscribe.

    For further assistance, contact the RGS team via: rgs@amsterdamumc.nl

    For the latest information on available grants and funding providers, visit the Research Grant Support website.