The call is open for registered AMS PhD candidates, Postdoc researchers / Assistant professors who want to prepare a grant proposal after obtaining their PhD.

The AMS-MSH (Musculoskeletal Health) research programme is thrilled to announce a new funding opportunity for Early Career researchers in the MSH domain. The call is open to researchers who (recently) defenced their PhD / will defend their PhD in 2026, and who want to write a grant proposal to set up a new innovative and impactful reserach project.

🔍 What’s on offer?

  • Two applications will be granted the maximum funding of €10,000 per application;
  • To prepare a grant proposal for a new research project OR in combination with collecting pilot data that will strengthen the planned proposal.

đź“Ś Who can apply?

  • AMS registerd researchers who recently defended their PhD / will defend their PhD in 2026;
  • The proposed project is aligned with at least one of the 5 research themes of the AMS-MSH research programme. (Click on the research programme on the right hand side to read up on the 5 research themes).

    Aim

    • The aim is to support early career researchers with innovative and impactful research plans in the MSH domain. We refer to the call text below for the exact details.

    đź“„ How to apply?

    • Check the call text below for the exact details and the eligibility criteria, and mail your application to the mail address in the application form before the deadline.

    ⏳Deadline: March 9, 2026, 17:00 hrs (CET).