SSH Open Competition XS 2026 Round 3

Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research

The SSH Open Competition XS Call for proposals encourages curiosity-driven and innovative research with rapid exploration of a promising idea. Up to 50,000 euro can be applied for projects lasting 6-24 months, with submission deadline 15 September 2026.

Who can apply

Researchers with a promising idea who obtained their PhD at least 5 years ago and have a paid appointment at an eligible organisation for the duration of the project. Single applicant only, no co-applicants.

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Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (NWO)
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Funding

€0 – €50k

Deadline

September 15, 2026

Opens

May 21, 2026

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Eligibility criteria

Researchers with a promising idea who obtained their PhD at least 5 years ago may submit an application.
Applicant must have a paid appointment at an organisation mentioned in paragraph 3.1 of the Call for Proposals for at least the duration of the application process and the proposed project.
An SSH-XS application has a single applicant and no co-applicants.
An applicant may submit a maximum of one application within the NWO/ZonMw Open Competition programme in the same calendar year (2026).
Applicants may not have an NWO OC XS project at the time of submission for which the end date has not yet passed.
Principal and co-applicants for an NWO/ZonMw Open Competition project other than an XS may submit an application no more than one year before the planned end date of their project.

SSH Open Competition XS 2026 Round 3

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