We aim to support you in your DoY-Early Childhood related endeavors. You can apply for grants in the following categories:

Eligibility criteria

Please take note of the following eligibility criteria.

1. You should be affiliated with Utrecht University or UMC-Utrecht as a student (bachelor, master, PhD) or member of staff.
2. Your project should fit within the aims of the Early Childhood community.
3. Each participant can only be the main applicant of one application and a co-applicant in a maximum of two applications per year.
4. You have written permission from your PI or supervisor to apply for funding and execute your project at the Utrecht University or UMC Utrecht.

Applicants can enhance the probability of securing funding by taking the following factors into account when preparing for an application:

Position: The likelihood of obtaining funding can be augmented if you are an emerging researcher seeking to explore novel avenues within your project. This is particularly relevant in cases where time and financial constraints impede the pursuit of such innovative endeavors.

Objectives: Articulating a well-defined objective that substantiates the potential to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and support the network of the Early Childhood community can significantly increase the prospects of obtaining funding. Demonstrating the project’s capacity to contribute to the broader field and facilitate cross-disciplinary knowledge exchange is vital in this regard.

After submission

Your application can be submitted throughout the year and shall be assessed at the next review round:

• 6 April 2026
• 5 October 2026

You will receive a notification after our review round is completed. Depending on the number of applications, we expect this to be within one month after the review round has started.