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KNAW Ter Meulen Grant

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Young researchers in the field of pediatrics or related areas can apply for a grant for a working visit to a foreign university/institute from a Dutch university.

Apply:Open till 6 May 2026

Subject areas

Paediatric medicine or related areas

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The Academy established the KNAW Ter Meulen Fund in 1983. The Ter Meulen Fund consists of the estate of H.C.E. ter Meulen, who worked in paediatric medicine. The aim of the Ter Meulen Fund is to promote outstanding medical, biomedical and biological research in paediatrics. The KNAW Ter Meulen Grant is funded by the Ter Meulen Fund, part of the Academy’s Medical Sciences Fund. The grant is awarded annually, with recipients receiving up to EUR 35.000.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

🔬 1. Exceptional Scientific Excellence (Top Predictor)

KNAW is highly merit-driven:
- Strong publication record
- High-impact research
- International recognition

👉 Scientific excellence is the primary selection criterion

🧠 2. Fundamental, Curiosity-Driven Research (Core Philosophy)

Strong emphasis on:
- Basic, foundational science
Supports:
- Long-term knowledge generation
- Theory-driven research

👉 Key question:
“Will this advance fundamental understanding in the field?”

🎯 3. Originality & Intellectual Independence (Critical)

Successful applicants demonstrate:

Novel ideas and independent thinking
Ability to:
- Lead their own research direction

👉 Especially important for early-career awards

👩‍🔬 4. Early-Career Excellence (Major Focus for Awards)

Many programs target:
- Promising early-career researchers

Evaluation includes:

Independence from PhD/postdoc mentors
Future leadership potential

👉 Strong “rising star” profile is essential

🌍 5. International Visibility & Collaboration

Preference for researchers with:
- International collaborations
- Global recognition

👉 Demonstrates broader scientific impact

🧪 6. High-Quality, Well-Defined Research Plan

Must include:
- Clear objectives
- Strong methodology
Even for basic science:
- Logical structure is required

👉 Poorly structured proposals are penalized

🤝 7. Alignment with KNAW Institutes & Research Themes

KNAW operates its own research institutes
Proposals aligned with:
- Institute strengths
- National research priorities

👉 Strategic alignment improves success

📊 8. Potential for Long-Term Impact

KNAW values:
- Research that:
  - Shapes future fields
  - Influences scientific directions

👉 Focus is on long-term intellectual contribution, not short-term output

🧠 9. Interdisciplinary & Cross-Field Research (Advantage)

Encourages:
- Integration across disciplines
Examples:
- Humanities + science
- Data science + biology

👉 Interdisciplinary thinking strengthens applications

💰 10. Feasible Yet Ambitious Scope

Balance required:
- Ambition + realism
Projects should:
- Push boundaries but remain achievable

👉 Overly speculative or vague proposals are risky

📊 Summary: Key Predictors (Ranked)

Highest impact factors:

Scientific excellence
Fundamental research focus
Originality & independence

Moderate predictors:
4. Early-career potential
5. Research plan quality
6. International visibility

Supporting factors:
7. Strategic alignment
8. Long-term impact
9. Interdisciplinarity

💡 Insider Insight

Compared to applied or clinical funders:

Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences is:
👉 pure science-driven (like ERC/Max Planck)
👉 prioritizes intellectual breakthroughs over immediate application

👉 Key evaluation question:
“Is this researcher and idea capable of shaping the future of science?”

✔️ What wins:

Strong publication record
Original, theory-driven ideas
Clear independence

❌ What struggles:

Applied-only research
Weak scientific novelty
Poor track record

Specialties

Biomedical Engineering

Pediatrics

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Eligibility Requirements

Young researchers in the field of pediatrics or related areas can apply for a grant for a working visit to a foreign university/institute from a Dutch university.

Eligible Countries:

Netherlands

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: KNAW

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: Het Trippenhuis Kloveniersburgwal 29 1011 JV Amsterdam

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