KNAW Van Leersum Grant

KNAW, Netherlands

Updated: about 10 hours ago
Deadline: 03 Aug 2026

KNAW Van Leersum Grant
  • Medical, Biomedical and Health Sciences
  • Early career scientists
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Young researchers in the field of neurology, radiology and pharmacy can apply for a Van Leersum grant for a working visit to a foreign university/institute from a Dutch university.

Please use the application portal to submit an application.


Apply:Open till 3 August 2026
Application portal
Regulations

Would you like to apply for a financial contribution from the KNAW Van Leersum Fund? Please read the terms and conditions in the Regulations first.


Regulations KNAW Van Leersum Grant (PDF)
Required documents 

Required documents for submitting the application (via the application portal):

  • Completed application form
  • CV (max. 2 A4)
  • Invitation letter confirming the working visit
  • Description of the working visit (max. 3 A4)

Subject areas

Neurology, radiology and pharmacy


Who may apply

PhD candidates or researchers who obtained their PhD no more than four years previously.


Sustainable travel

The KNAW values sustainability and promotes sustainable travel. We strongly recommend choosing environmentally friendly transport options over air travel whenever possible. Download the Sustainable Travel Policy KNAW (PDF) . We also encourage making more sustainable choices in all aspects of the activities for which you apply for funding, such as the conscious use of materials, catering and means of communication.


About the KNAW Van Leersum Grant

The Van Leersum Grant is named after P. van Leersum, a corresponding member of the Academy.  His estate and the estate of Mrs I.G. Harbers-Kramer make up the Van Leersum Fund, which was established in 1922 and is part of the Academy’s Medical Sciences Fund.


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