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KNAW Early Career Award

The KNAW Early Career Award encourages the further development of a diverse range of early career scientists and scholars who have made valuable and innovative contributions to science or scientific practice.

Submit nominations:Open till 30 June 2025
Nomination Form
Anique Bellos-Grob, winnaar van de KNAW Early Career Award, zit achter haar bureau
'I am using the funds from the KNAW Early Career Award for my research on severe perineal tears and pelvic floor disorders. Through my research, I hope to help women with such issues realize that they are not alone, and that our work will make it increasingly possible to treat these conditions.'
Anique Bellos-Grob, recipient of the 2023 KNAW Early Career Award

Subject areas

All disciplines within the Domains:

  • Behavioural Sciences, Social Sciences and Law
  • Humanities
  • Medical, Biomedical and Health Sciences
  • Natural Sciences and Technology

Who is it for?

Scientists and scholars in the Kingdom of the Netherlands who obtained their PhD between three and seven years ago, and do not hold a position as PI, Associate Professor, Professor or equivalent. An extension arrangement applies to the post-PhD period.

Who may submit a nomination?

Members of the Royal Academy (KNAW) and The Young Academy, full professors [hoogleraren] working at a University in the Kingdom of the Nederlands and directors of research institutes in the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

About the Award

The KNAW Early Career Award (hereafter: the Award) was established in 2019 as encouragement for a diverse range of scientists and scholars who have made valuable and innovative contributions to science or scientific practice in the years following the completion of their PhD. These contributions may relate to the themes identified in the Recognition & Rewards programme: research, education, impact, patient care (in university medical centres), or leadership.

A maximum of twelve awards are presented annually, with a maximum of three awards in each of the four Academy domains. Laureates each receive of a work of art and a sum of € 15,000 to be used at their discretion for the benefit of their own research career.

This year's ceremony will take place on Tuesday 19 November 2025 at the Trippenhuis in Amsterdam.

Laureates 2024 and previous years

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