Caribbean Research: a multidisciplinary approach
About the program
- Increases and strengthens scientific and scholarly knowledge production on and about the Caribbean region.
- Has scientific and societal impact on the islands.
- Is carried out primarily in the Caribbean region, ensuring local relevance and connection.
- Contributes to the long-term development of research capacity and infrastructure in the Caribbean region.
- Want to pursue a PhD degree at the University of Aruba, University of Curacao, University of St. Martin or in the European part of the Kingdom?
- Are born on or currently living on one of the six Caribbean islands of the Kingdom*.
- Hold a master’s degree or equivalent.
- Are motivated to pursue a PhD degree that benefits the Caribbean region.
* This is a requirement if you intend to pursue a PhD degree at a research organization in the Netherlands. All conditions can be found in the Call for proposals.
Budget
Deadlines
- The deadline for submitting statements of intent is 24 June 2025, before 17:00:00 CEST/11:00:00 AST.
- The deadline for submitting pre-proposals is 16 September 2025, before 17:00:00 CEST/11:00:00 AST.
- The deadline for submitting full proposals is 24 February 2026, before 17:00:00 CET/12:00:00 AST.
What is a Statement of intent?
Funding page
Go to the funding page.
Disclaimer
This is solely an announcement of an intended NWO research program. The possibility to apply for funding will open after the Call for proposals has been published in the Staatscourant (Government Gazette). All conditions can be found in the Call for proposals.
