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Researchers and other UvA staff can apply for funding for heritage-related projects thanks to the support of contributors.

Projects that support the acquisition, restoration and accessibility of academic-cultural heritage are eligible for support from the Amsterdam University Fund. A requirement is that the projects have a direct relationship with the UvA and cannot be funded from regular resources.

Upon completion of the project, the applicant must submit a report so that we can inform our contributors about the use of the fund, and possibly include the project in the newsletter and annual report of the Amsterdam University Fund.

Submitting an application

To submit an application for the subsidy the following deadlines apply:   

Application Round 

Deadline to apply 

AUF-meeting* 

Q1 2025 

Q2 2025 

Q3 2025 

Q4 2025 

28 February 2025 

23 May 2025 

19 September 2025 

14 November 2025 

27 March 2025 

26 June 2025 

16 October 2025 

10 December 2025 

* Applicants will be informed about the decision regarding their application in the week after the meeting. 

Please submit the application with all required information using the application form. The form is in English, the files to be uploaded can be in Dutch. 

Application checklist

The application must include:

  • a motivation with a justification for expenditure (maximum one page) which describes how the project will contribute to the acquisition, restoration and accessibility of academic and cultural heritage and how the requested amount will be spent (e.g. digitisation of collections, creation of exhibition space etc.); 
  • a detailed project description (maximum two A4 pages); 
  • a statement from the head of department making it clear that the initiative has the approval of the faculty;
  • a detailed budget (download) including an overview of all expenses and income (such as research costs, personnel costs, requested and/or committed gifts, grants or sponsorships from other funds, faculty, companies, etc.);
  • a CV of the applicant including a track record of past performances (maximum two A4 pages).

Report requirements

The report should cover a maximum of three A4 pages and should include the following topics:

  • Description purpose of the project.
  • Academic added value of the project.
  • Possible follow-up.

Photos

The report should also be accompanied by a number of digital photos. Please submit the photos as high resolution JPG files (file size larger than 1 MB).

The photos and the report may be used for our website, online newsletter or other publications through which we inform our contributors about how the fund is spent. If we intend to do so, we will ask for permission first. We do not provide compensation for the use of photos.

Submit

Please send the report, the final financial statement and the photos within three weeks after completion of the project by email to subsidieaanvragen-AUF@uva.nl and state your name and telephone number.

Questions?

For more information about this grant, please contact the Amsterdam University Fund.
T: +31 (0)20 525 2138 
E: subsidieaanvragen-AUF@uva.nl