RESULT
Increasing your chances in acquiring a VENI grant by:
- Learning about the procedures and the evaluation criteria for the NWO VENI grant.
- Presenting your CV specifically for the VENI grant.
- Writing a sound VENI research pre-proposal.
CONTENT OF THE COURSE
This masterclass will train you in the procedures. evaluation criteria and writing of a VENI Talent Scheme application. The VENI application consists of two phases: the first step is the submission of the pre-proposal (5 September 2023) and, if selected by the NWO committee, a full proposal (January/February 2024).
You will be trained in all different aspects of grant writing, necessary for a successful VENI proposal. The kick-off of these masterclasses will be in May 2023, after which several assignments and sessions will follow to support your application process. The first session is a general introduction to the Veni scheme which will be given twice to allow you more opportunities to join in.
SUPPORT
This full training for the VENI is given by the UT Grants Office and external consultants.
By registering for this VENI masterclass you will enroll in the first information session covering the Talent Scheme of NWO and Veni procedures. After which those going forward with the Veni, will enroll in the full masterclass. Please take into account that participation in the masterclass will take about +-/ 80 hours throughout the year, covering active participation during sessions and possible assignments to prepare before sessions.
The faculty can provide more information about faculty support and embedding guarantee for the VENI grant. The embedding guarantee is a mandatory commitment you need to get from the faculty in order to be able to submit a VENI application. Please be aware that this procedure might take time and needs to be started as early as 4 months before the first submission deadline in September. Express your intentions for submitting a Veni therefore well in advance in your group.
