ROSANNA Fund for Women

The candidate's application must clearly demonstrate that the amount requested is necessary to achieve her academic goals. The scholarship can be used for the following purposes, for example:

1. To cover tuition fees (only if the options offered by DUO cannot be used)
2. Supporting living expenses for short periods (from three to nine months) to enable the candidate to study, conduct research or gain unpaid work experience.
3. Reimbursing expenses for coaching, courses or other activities that further the candidate's academic career.
4. Grants for a PhD or postdoc, support in obtaining a permanent position or professorship.
5. Assistance with publications or study trips abroad.
6. The ROSANNA Fund for Women does not contribute to the costs of attending conferences. 

The ROSANNA Fund for Women awards short-term grants of varying amounts. A maximum of €4,000 is awarded to researchers and €3,000 to students. The amount awarded may differ per candidate and depends on the candidate's financial situation and needs. 

The ROSANNA Fund for Women is open to talented women candidates from all over the world who fit the following criteria:

1. Candidates should have limited financial resources and must have a proven need for additional financial support in order to complete their education.
2. Candidates must have a demonstrated relationship with Utrecht University:
   • To be eligible for tuition fee reimbursement, candidates must have started a bachelor's, master's or PhD programme at Utrecht University.
   • Candidates seeking support for the development of their academic career, for example a postdoctoral position, permanent employment or higher position, must be able to prove their relationship with Utrecht University.
   • Candidates must provide convincing evidence of their intention to contribute to Utrecht University and help build the scientific status and reputation of this University.
3. Candidates must have a strong academic background and a good record of achievement for subsequent education.
4. Student candidates make use of the opportunities offered by DUO and include this in their budget. If you do not receive any help from DUO, please explain why.
5. The goal for which you are applying must be achieved within one year after receiving the grant. 

You can apply for this fund once a year:

• Round 6: November 2–27, 2026

Submit your application on time via the application portal. Before submitting, carefully read the fund's criteria and ensure they are incorporated into your application.

After the closing date, the committee will review the documents. The selection process may take one to two months.

Applicants are required to fill in some personal details and submit the following documents in English:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Comprehensive transcript of the candidate’s most recent diploma in English from the Examination Office, including a transcript of grades
• An overview of the requested budget (using the provided template)
• Letter of recommendation from academic supervisor or head of department within Utrecht University regarding academic qualification

Questions about the application process can be sent to Cora Schroevers at c.j.schroevers@uu.nl with the subject line “ROSANNA Fund for Women application.”