Opening of Industrial PhD Call 2025: Incentive for collaboration between science and industry
Health~Holland invites companies and research organizations to participate in the Industrial PhD Call 2025. This initiative is designed to foster collaboration between academia and industry, supporting talented PhD candidates in conducting practice-oriented research and creating innovative solutions for the Life Sciences & Health sector.
Purpose of the scheme The Industrial PhD Call promotes the application of scientific knowledge in practice. Although the Netherlands is an international leader in scientific research, translating this knowledge into concrete innovations remains a challenge. By combining scientific expertise with the innovative power of companies, this program accelerates the development of solutions with social and economic impact. In doing so, it contributes to strengthening the international competitive position of the Netherlands.
For whom?
This funding opportunity is open to consortia consisting of:
- At least one Dutch research organization
- At least one Dutch medium-sized SME or large company
Funding Details:
Maximum PPP subsidy: €400,000 per project
Co-financing by all consortium partners is required
Application Process and Deadlines:
Step 1 (Pre-application): Submit by May 20, 2025, 17:00 CET
Step 2 (Full application): Invited consortia must submit by October 7, 2025, 17:00 CET
Pre-applications and full applications should be sent to tki@health-holland.com.
For more information, including the call documentation and consortium agreement template, please click on the button!
Together, these partners will supervise a PhD candidate who will conduct research within both the research organization and the industry partner. Additional partners can also be included.
For questions, contact Annebel Hendrix or Daan Dolfing at tki@health-holland.com.
