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Applications 2022 Tilburg University Fund

Tilburg University Fund supports projects that do not qualify for regular funding by the university. Staff and students of Tilburg University may submit applications for project funding to the Fund. One of the Fund’s objectives is to award grants to promote scientific research and education. Project proposals must meet the objectives and criteria set out below.

Deadline

The Tilburg University Fund is currently evaluating the call for proposals. We will update the website when we have more details.

For every application, the following should be kept in mind

Only future project expenses are eligible for coverage by a grant. It is therefore important that you hand in the application before the start of the project.

Criteria

Research

Only staff and students of Tilburg University are eligible for funding of scientific projects. It is the support of donors that enables grants for scientific projects to be awarded to applicants. Submitted proposals for research projects must relate directly to Tilburg University and do not qualify for funding from regular sources. 

The following criteria apply to all applications relating to research projects:

  • The budget requested is between EUR 5,000 and EUR 30,000.
  • Projects align with the three strategic themes of the university:
    • Sustainability;
    • Inequality; and
    • Well-being and healthcare.
  • Interdisciplinary, inter-School projects are preferred.
  • Project proposals must specify how social actors are involved. Have they been asked for input, how do they collaborate, and how will impact be created afterwards

Read about earlier projects

Education

Only staff and students of Tilburg University are eligible for funding of educational projects. It is the support of donors that enables grants for educational projects to be awarded to applicants. Submitted proposals must relate directly to the education offered by Tilburg University and do not qualify for funding from regular sources.

The following criteria apply to all applications relating to educational projects:

  • The budget requested is between EUR 5,000 and EUR 30,000.
  • Projects align with the three pillars of the Tilburg Educational Profile: Knowledge, Skills, and Character.
  • University-wide projects are preferred.
  • Projects that concern inclusiveness and accessibility are preferred.

The Fund’s annual reports describe the projects and the sums the Fund has allocated to them.

Applications

Application packages must contain:

Both documents must be sent by email to universiteitsfonds@tilburguniversity.edu. The subject line of the application email must state “Project <lead applicant’s name> Applications 2022”.

Procedure

Once the application deadline (Sunday, September 4, 2022) has expired, the procedure is as follows:

  • Staff of Tilburg University Fund do a preliminary check to determine whether submitted proposals are complete and meet the stated criteria.
  • Next, the Scientific Advisory Board will review the submitted proposals that check out for, among other aspects, methodology and feasibility. Its assessments will be added to the applications.
  • The Investment Committee of Tilburg University alumni will subsequently assess all applications and invite applicants whose proposals it deems best for a pitch.
  • All pitches will be made on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Each invited applicant will briefly present their proposal to the Investment Committee and will subsequently answer questions committee members may have.
  • Once this round has been concluded, the Investment Committee will draft recommendations and submit these to the Board of Tilburg University Fund. The Board will formally decide in early December which applications will be granted.

Awarding grants

As Tilburg University Fund relies on donors, certain obligations attach to grants that are awarded to applicants. Successful applicants will provide the Fund with regular updates to be shared with donors through various channels. Successful applicants may also be requested to present their project at donor events. The Fund will make arrangements concerning such obligations with applicants after grants have been awarded.

Project completion

After the subsidized project has been completed, the applicant must submit a Digital acoountability Report.  The remaining 25% of the grant will only be paid out after this report has been approved.

Contact

For questions regarding grants, you can contact:

Tilburg University
Tilburg University Fund
Postbus 90153
5000 LE Tilburg

E-mail:  universiteitsfonds@tilburguniversity.edu

T:  +31 13 466 8701

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With your donation to the Tilburg University Fund, you can support various Tilburg University projects. Projects that can achieve just that little bit more with a financial impulse. Or initiatives that require a financial contribution to get started.

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