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Frequently asked questions - Apply for a grant

What should I consider before submitting my application?
  • When do I have to submit my application?

    There is a strict deadline for applying for a group travel grant. Even if the trip is not yet final, the application must be received before the deadline.

    1. Deadline February 26, 2023 (for departure between May 1 and July 31). Board meeting is on April 6, 2023.
    2. Deadline May 21, 2023 (for departure between August 1 and October 31). Board meeting is on June 29, 2023.
    3. Deadline September 3, 2023 (for departure between November 1 and January 31). Board meeting is on October 12, 2023.
    4. Deadline October 29, 2023 (for departure between February 1 and April 30). Board meeting is on December 14, 2023.
Am I eligible for a grant?
Extra information on the documents
Decision, award and payment
  • When can I expect to receive a decision on my application?

    All grant applications will be reviewed during the next board meeting. You will receive an award letter or a rejection letter within two weeks after the board has met. An exception applies to Individual travel grant applications: Within six weeks of the date of submission of the application you will receive an e-mail with a notice of grant or rejection.

  • When can I expect a payment if I was awarded with a grant?

    All awarded scholarships will be paid within two weeks upon receipt of travel tickets to the specified destination. The travel tickets can be sent to subsidieaanvragen-auf@uva.nl. An exception to this applies to project grants; these payment dates may differ.

  • Is there a single or monthly payment of the grant?

    All grant payments are single payments. An exception to this applies to project grants; these payments may be made in installments.

  • What will be done with the travel report and the photos that must be submitted?

    We would like to be informed about the progress of your activity. We also wish to inform our donors about expenditure from the fund. We may include your travel report in the newsletter and/or annual report of the Amsterdam University Fund. If we intend to use one of your photos for our website, online newsletter or other publications, we will ask your permission.