21 February 2024
A total of 49 young researchers submitted applications. In 2024, a new call for applications will be announced.
These young scientists are delving into urgent medical issues. For instance, Patrick de Jonge from the Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism (AGEM) research institute aims to unravel the connection between specific viruses in the intestines and cardiovascular diseases. Lotta Seppala from the Amsterdam Public Health (APH) research institute will utilise her grant to develop a tool that reduces falls in the elderly. The other researchers also aspire to achieve groundbreaking results with their research.
The AUF Starting Grant recipients are:
To qualify for a AUF Starting Grant, applicants must have earned their doctorate less than five years ago, hold a temporary contract with Amsterdam UMC or AMR, and have their application endorsed by one of the eight research institutes at Amsterdam UMC or be integrated into the regular education programmes of the Faculty of Medicine at the UvA.
The new call opens on May 16, 2024, and the deadline for submitting applications is Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 23:59. Interested young researchers can find more information on this website. Contact address: rs-startstipendium@amsterdamumc.nl.
Would you also like to support young scientific talent? The Spinoza Fund is open to contributions from third parties. You can make a donation via the website or contact Juliëtte Nieuwland about this via e-mail or by phone at 06-28311768.