Leiden University Fund is currently accepting applications for its Praesidium Libertatis Grant 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Leiden University Fund Praesidium Libertatis Grant
The Leiden University Fund (LUF) offers various grant calls that support research and education at Leiden University. These include grants for scientific projects, study visits for PhD candidates, innovative initiatives, and international internships for students.
Benefits of Leiden University Fund Praesidium Libertatis Grant
- Maximum grant amount: € 75,000.
Leiden University Fund Praesidium Libertatis Grant Requirements
- Projects must be stand-alone with a maximum duration of 3 years, starting between 1 November 2026 and 1 May 2027.
- The grant will be awarded to innovative research that the applicant will conduct if awarded funding. Research projects can be the stepping stone to a future grant application to NWO, ERC or another fund.
- You must have a paid appointment of at least 0.4 fte at Leiden University or LUMC.
- You must have been awarded your PhD no more than 10 years ago on 1 July 2026 (date on your degree certificate). The NWO extension clause is applicable (extension max. 5 years).
- Eligible costs are:
- Costs directly necessary for the project, excluding overheads.
- Material and personnel costs, clearly itemised and without set items or unclear estimates. Personnel costs should be based on the costs of individuals who carry out the work and may include an exemption from teaching duties. Lab facilities that can be arranged internally should not be budgeted at more than cost price.
- In exceptional cases, the cost of open-access publications, provided explicit and convincing grounds are given.
- Unanticipated expenses (max. 5%).
- Applicants must submit a substantive report and a financial account via the LUF Grant Portal within 2 months of completing the project, after which the grant will be paid out.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
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