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