Hans de Bruijn Fund

The Hans de Bruijn Fund provides financial support to students and researchers at Utrecht University for their research projects (such as bachelor’s or master’s theses, PhD or post-doctoral research). You can use this financial support to cover the costs of, for example, fieldwork, consumables, analysis, facilities required for experiments, publications, and so on. The fund aims to stimulate the creativity of students and researchers in developing their research ideas.

Applications eligible for a grant from the Hans de Bruijn Fund include:
•    Travel grants for (preferably young) researchers for the purpose of fieldwork, research at partner institutions, or attending conferences to present research findings;
•    Support for the purchase of equipment or resources required for the aforementioned research;
•    Support for other costs directly related to the fund’s purpose.

Ideally, support should not exceed €2,000.

Both students and researchers at Utrecht University can submit an application if they meet the criteria. When applying for a grant, we ask you to provide:

• a budget for your project
• a description of your project
• your motivation
• a brief CV
• your supervisor's contact details

Submit your application via the Fund Portal.

You can usually submit one application per year for this fund, in the spring, during Round 2. If there are still funds available after Round 2, a second opportunity to apply will be opened in the autumn during Round 5.

Round 2: 2 March to 27 March 2026.
Round 5: 14 September to 9 October 2026.

In 2026, there is still funding available in Round 5 for two small travel grants (maximum approx. €500 each).

Both students and staff can apply for a grant from the Hans de Bruijn Fund via the Fund Portal.

• Students should select ‘student support’ in the portal.
• Researchers should select ‘research visit’ in the portal.

Before submitting an application, carefully read the fund's criteria and ensure that your application meets them.