The AGEM work visit grant supports PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers in gaining new technical skills or establishing international collaborations at institutes abroad. These visits strengthen the recipient’s research and career prospects while expanding AGEM’s global network and technological expertise. Recipients must return to Amsterdam UMC/AGEM for at least six months after their visit abroad.

The goal of the AGEM work visit grant is to enable PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers to receive training in new techniques, both preclinical and clinical, or to initiate collaborations with research groups at an institute in a different country. These work visits, for which AGEM supports a maximum of six months, are intended to benefit both the grant recipients and AGEM. For recipients, learning new techniques and/or establishing international collaborations should enhance their research, while the international experience will strengthen their CVs and support future grant applications. For AGEM, the benefits include expanding its international network and acquiring new technologies. Grant recipients are required to return to and remain at Amsterdam UMC/AGEM for at least six months following their work visit abroad.

    Eligibility requirements

    To be eligible to apply for the AGEM work visit grant:

    • The PhD candidate/postdoc is embedded in a research group of a principal investigator (PI) from the Amsterdam UMC who is a member of the AGEM research institute (responsible AGEM PI).
    • The PhD candidate/postdoc is affiliated with AGEM in PURE.
    • The proposal should clearly state how the visit will be beneficial for both applicant and AGEM.
    • The PhD candidate/postdoc will need to provide proof of returning to Amsterdam UMC/AGEM for at least six months after their visit abroad.
    • The PhD candidate/postdoctoral researcher has not previously been awarded an AGEM work visit grant.

        Finances

        The grant is €750 per month. From the total amount, 2/3 will be paid at the start of the project and 1/3 will be paid after the project is finished and a final report of the project has been submitted and approved. The final report must be submitted within one month after the AGEM-funded period of the work visit has ended.

        The AGEM grant can only be used for expenses directly related to staying abroad, such as accommodation, travel, and visa costs. The costs for the research project itself are excluded.

        Application

        The application should include:

        • Application form:

          • Personal information
          • Proposal (not more than 1 A4)
        • Motivation letter of applicant (max 1 A4)
        • CV of applicant (max 1 A4)
        • Letter of recommendation of the responsible AGEM PI
        • Letter of acceptance of the host department
        • Proof of return to Amsterdam UMC/AGEM for at least six months

          Application form:

                    Submission

                    Please send the application in one combined PDF-file to: agem@amsterdamumc.nl. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration. Submission
                    of proposals can be done throughout the year. 

                    Selection

                    The AGEM office will evaluate the applications based on the extent to which the researchers and their proposals align with the objectives and mission of the AGEM research institute.

                    Conditions

                    If awarded the AGEM work visit grant the following conditions apply:

                    • AGEM will be acknowledged for its financial support in presentations and publications on the research performed abroad.
                    • You have to inform us if and for what reasons you deviate from the proposed project. AGEM has the right to withdraw the grant money if the deviation does not fit with the goals of the AGEM work visit grant.
                    • Within 1 months after completion of the AGEM work visit grant period, you have to submit a report of your research project, specifically stating the benefits of your project for AGEM.
                    • You are expected to present your project at a future AGEM event upon request.
                    • You have to provide an English summary of the project and a picture of you (or your research team) for the AGEM website/newsletter/annual report upon request.

                    Contact

                    For questions contact agem@amsterdamumc.nl.