KNU Master’s and PhD students are kindly invited to apply for the Utrecht Network Young Researcher’s Grant, which aims to strengthen support for students and academic staff and to promote international mobility among the universities of the Utrecht Network. The programme provides funding for self-organised short-term mobility at one of the Utrecht Network partner universities. Up to 20 grants of €1,200 each will be awarded.
The grant is open to both Master’s and PhD students, with priority given to PhD candidates, especially those who are not eligible for other mobility schemes such as Erasmus+. Mobility may include research activities and course attendance, although research-only projects will be prioritised.
Organisation of the Mobility and Institutional Support
The mobility period and the application process are fully self-organised. Applicants are expected to identify a suitable research area and contact an academic staff member at the host institution willing to act as a supervisor. Identifying and contacting a supervisor is considered an integral part of the applicant’s project.
Application Procedure and Required Documents
Candidates must first contact their home university academic supervisor to obtain a Letter of Recommendation. They must then contact an academic staff member at a Utrecht Network partner university to confirm the feasibility of the proposed mobility and obtain a Letter of Acceptance.
Applications must include the following documents in English:
- Application Form
- Letter of Recommendation (home institution)
- Letter of Acceptance (host institution)
All application documents must be submitted to the Utrecht Network Institutional Representative at KNU, Arina Maliuha (), by 20 February 2026. In the cover letter, please indicate your surname and first name, educational level, course, educational programme, and structural unit.
Eligibility, Duration, and Mobility Period
The minimum length of stay is 4 weeks. The mobility period does not need to coincide with an academic semester and may also take place during holiday periods.
The mobility must start between 1 May 2026 and 30 April 2027.
Grant Amount and Selection Results
The grant consists of a lump-sum contribution of €1,200.
All applicants will be informed of the selection results by email by 20 March 2026.
