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NWO Caribbean Research-PhD Scholarships in Netherlands

The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) invites applications for the Caribbean Research – PhD Scholarships 2025, a prestigious programme supporting PhD research related to the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Open to graduates with a master’s degree, this multidisciplinary scholarship offers up to €350,000 for research projects lasting up to 48 months (or 72 months part-time).

To be eligible for the scholarships, applicants must hold a master’s degree (or equivalent) and must not already have a PhD or a fully funded PhD position. Applications must be submitted individually and in agreement with a proposed PhD supervisor and host research organization.

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The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) is a leading Dutch funding agency that promotes high-quality scientific research across all disciplines. It supports researchers and research institutions through competitive grant programmes, fostering innovation and collaboration both nationally and internationally.

Application deadline: 24 June 2025

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO)

  • Department: NA

  • Course Level: PhD

  • Award: Up to €350,000 per project

  • Access Mode: Online

  • Number of Awards: NA

  • Nationality: Open to eligible applicants connected to the Caribbean region

  • The award can be taken in: Netherlands

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Applicants must be born in or residing on one of the following islands: Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, or Sint Maarten.

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject relevant to the Caribbean region, offered by the host university or research institution.

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Hold a university master’s degree (or equivalent) at the time of submitting the pre-proposal.

    • Not already possess a PhD title.

    • Not hold a fully paid PhD position or receive full-time funding for PhD research at the time of submission.

    • Apply as an individual (not as a duo or group).

    • Apply under one of the two categories:

      • Category A: PhD trajectory at the University of Aruba, University of Curaçao, or University of St. Martin.

      • Category B: PhD trajectory at another research organization. Applicants in this category must either be born on one of the six Caribbean islands or currently reside there.

How to Apply

The application process consists of the following stages:

  1. Statement of Intent – Deadline: Tuesday, 24 June 2025

  2. Pre-Proposal – Deadline: Tuesday, 16 September 2025

  3. Full Proposal – Deadline: Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Applications must be submitted by the PhD candidate themselves in agreement with the intended PhD supervisor(s) and research organization. All submissions are done online through the NWO portal.

Benefits

  • A maximum grant amount of €350,000 per project.

  • Salary funding for a PhD position of up to 48 months (1.0 FTE) or 72 months (0.65 FTE).

  • Up to 15% of the salary portion can be used for project-specific material costs.

  • Up to 10% of the material costs may be used for expenses related to foreign research organizations.

  • Funding includes support for knowledge utilization and other eligible project expenses.

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