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The Amsterdam UMC Fellowship aims to attract extremely talented researchers, who have the potential to build, expand and maintain their own successful research group. The Amsterdam UMC Fellowship is awarded once a year, and will be announced on the Amsterdam UMC vacancy site .

Application form for the Amsterdam UMC Fellowship round 2026 can be found here.

The Amsterdam UMC Fellowship is an awarded tenure track, based on the criteria of the Central Tenure Track scheme of Amsterdam UMC .

The fellowship awards a maximum of €750,000 for the full term of five years (or less for a shorter period, on a pro rata basis), covering the salary of the fellow, the salary of a Ph-studentD and/or their bench fees.

The selection procedure will only take place if there are sufficient qualified candidates. If the selected candidate meets the criteria, nomination can take place. The fellowship has to be accepted or declined within three months after formal approval.

Amsterdam UMC Fellowship round 2026

Requirements:

• Prestigious personal grant laureates at midcareer level. For example a (nearly) successful completion of a prestigious personal grant at junior postdoc level (NWO VI Veni)
• Alignment of their research topic with one of the eight research institutes of Amsterdam UMC ( https://www.amsterdamumc.org/en/research/institutes.htm )
• Excellent publication record
• Experience in research management
• Demonstrable affinity with education
• Experience abroad
• Researchers are eligible for application if they received a PhD degree less than six years ago. We adhere to the NWO Extension clause that gives applicants for personal grants additional time on grounds of care responsibilities, medical training, or sick leave.

The Amsterdam UMC fellowship is not open forAmsterdam UMCresearchers with a permanent position.

Frequently asked questions:

How many applicants are there each round?

Each year there are about 15-25 eligible candidates, of whom 7-8 are selected for the review rounds and after rebuttal three - four candidates are invited for an interview.

How many Fellowships are awarded?

Since 2024 there are two Amsterdam UMC Fellowship grants.

What should be included in the letter of support from the receiving head of department?

Is there a maximum amount of times one can apply for the Amsterdam UMC Fellowship?

No, this is not limited.

Who are in the Amsterdam UMC Fellowship committee?

Each research institution is represented in the Amsterdam UMC Fellowship committee by members of the ARB.

Why can't colleagues with a permanent position apply for the Amsterdam UMC Fellowship?

The Amsterdam UMC Fellowship is a Tenure Track, offering a talented researcher the opportunity for a permanent position at Amsterdam UMC. Therefore colleagues who already have a permanent position (without an end date) in our organization cannot apply for the Amsterdam UMC Fellowship.

When should the candidate who is awarded the Amsterdam UMC Fellowship start the position?

The candidate should start within 6 months after receiving the confirmation letter of the Executive Board and you should work at Amsterdam UMC within 3 months.

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