The Rubicon programme offers talented researchers from abroad the opportunity to obtain grants to spend one year conducting research in the Netherlands.

Who can apply?

Postgraduates who are currently engaged in doctoral research or who have been awarded a doctorate in the twelve months preceding the relevant deadline.

Applicants who are still engaged in doctoral research may only apply if their supervisor provides a written declaration approving their thesis.

Women especially are urged to apply. Researchers from abroad may apply.

What can be applied for? A period of one year at a Dutch institution.

Deadlines: 1 April, 1 September and 1 December.

For more information and scholarship applications, see: Rubicon Grants for Postgraduates.