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Research funding

Leiden University offers a broad range of support to help you find, write and apply for research funding. The first point of contact is your local grant adviser at your faculty/institute, who can guide you through the application process and answer any questions you may have. If your faculty/institute does not have a contact listed, please contact the University Grant Development Office and they will help you on your way. 

Find funding

How to match your idea with the right funding opportunity

Prepare and write a grant proposal

Reference guide to support, tools and tips for individual and collaborative grant proposals.

Research funding support

Your point of contact for research funding support

Step-by-step plan for project management

What to do to successfully manage your project

Checklist - to apply or not to apply?

Decision tool that helps you to decide whether or not to apply including important Do's and Dont's

Education Grants

An education grant may be available for collaboration with universities outside The Netherlands. This webpage contains information about the available grants, application procedures and where to look for help and advice.

Research funding by the Leiden University Fund (LUF)

Local funding opportunities by the LUF

Build a Consortium

Advice on where to start and how to set up successful collaborations and networks

Consortium and grant agreements

Information on consortium and grant agreements 🔐

Data management in grant applications

Advice on how to write a section on data management in your grant application

EU Ethics review

How to pass the Ethics review 🔐

Grant awarded

Steps to take once you have been awarded your grant 🔐

Open access: funding

How to fund the costs for Open Access and meet the requirements of research funders

Preparing for a grant interview

Tips for preparing and dealing with a grant interview 

Procurement rules

Rules and procedures on how to hire staff and acquire goods and services