In 2026 of the Consortium Fund the proposals are collected on set moments, which are: 7 May 2026 and 1 October 2026. Candidates will be notified of the result no later than 6 weeks after the deadline.

What can be applied for?

The funding is intended to cover the costs of networking activities, such as organising an on-site meeting with (inter)national partners, aimed at strengthening national and international collaboration and building a network with academic and/or societal partners. The intended outcome is that the UvA Faculty of Humanities, as the lead applicant, submits a grant application to fund an (inter)national research consortium (Horizon Europe Global Challenges, Dutch National Research Agenda, etc.). Eligible costs include participants’ travel, accommodation expenses and catering costs. Maximum € 6.250 can be reclaimed from the Consortium Fund.

Who can apply?

Applicants are researchers employed by the Faculty of Humanities of the UvA as UD, UHD or full professor, with a permanent position. Applicants need to obtain the written consent of the director of the research school before a Consortium grant can come into effect (see part 3 of the application form).

Application requirements

• Applications for the Consortium Fund should be submitted in accordance with the Application Form, provided below.
• The applicant has involved the research school, project office and grant advisor in a timely manner: please check the page Applying for a grant on the staff website for the Step-by-Step Instructions for Consortium Grant Applications and contact the Grant Team (subsidie-fgw@uva.nl).
• The envisaged research project must relate to the work of the research school and/or university research priority areas.
• It is possible to apply for a Consortium grant more than once, but not until two years after receiving the previous grant. It is not possible to use a Consortium grant twice for the same proposal.

Applications assessment

A selection committee composed of members of the Research School will assess the applications on the basis of the following assessment criteria. The committee is advised by the Grant Team Humanities.

• Call and consortium: alignment of the research proposal and the composition of the consortium with the proposed call;
• Feasibility: work plan for the network activities, the submission process, and a proportionate budget.

Submitting an application

Applications are submitted by e-mail to Sarah Randeraad via aihr-fgw@uva.nl as one file in PDF format.