VUmc Women in Science Fund (Travel Grant)

Background The NWO Aspasia program provides grants to help female scientists progress to higher levels on the career ladder. Aspasia is linked to the Vidi and Vici competitions of the NWO Talent Scheme. The grant is intended to encourage the promotion of female Vidi and Vici grant candidates to senior roles. Additionally, part of the Aspasia grant had to be spend on broad diversity measures to support other women within the organization in their career development. Purpose The VUmc Women in Science Fund has been implemented as an Aspasia diversity measure. The fund aims to accelerate the careers of young female scientists by providing grants for international work visits, since research experience abroad and setting up international networks are important steps in a scientific career. Eligible candidates Female researchers that hold a PhD degree and are employed by VUmc in a temporary position can apply. What to apply for The fund offers the possibility to apply for a travel grant for both short and long - maximum 12 months - work visits to international research institutes and hospitals. An allowance may be requested for international travel costs and/or local accommodation costs: - The allowance for the international travel costs is based on the costs of an economy class flight return ticket and is limited to 2000 euros. - The allowance for accommodation costs is limited to 500 euros per week with a maximum of 1000 euros per month.
VUmc Women in Science Fund – terms and conditions
When to apply Applications for work visits can be submitted on a continuous basis or until the available budget has been used up. Selection procedure The VUmc Women in Science Fund committee, consisting of Aspasia laureates, will evaluate the applications for travel grants based on the indicated criteria at a first-come first-serve basis. Applications will be evaluated throughout the year and applicants will be informed about the result of their application within 1 month. Specific conditions - International conferences will not be reimbursed. - Direct research costs are not eligible for funding. - Applications from prior grant recipients will not be considered. - The grant in euros is not liable for currency risks due to exchange rate differences. - The researchers will be provided with a budget number to reclaim the costs incurred. Original tickets, boarding passes, accommodation bills and payment receipts need to be provided together with the cost declaration. - The work visit has to take place within one year after the grant has been awarded. - A work report or blog must be submitted to the VUmc Women in Science Fund within two months after completing the visit. - Filled in application forms can be send to [email protected]