NINO Incoming Mobility Grant

Four times per year, NINO offers Incoming Mobility Grants of max. € 1500 to graduate students and researchers (any level of seniority) from abroad, who wish to carry out research on the ancient Near East in the Netherlands.

The grant may be used for such activities as library and collections research, setting up or engaging in joint research with colleagues in the Netherlands, participation at a conference, workshop, or masterclass in ancient Near Eastern Studies. Not covered are costs for travel to other destinations than the Netherlands, tuition fees, entrance tickets, tourism, food and drink, and equipment.

An Incoming Mobility Grant should be used within 12 months following the award.

Conditions and regulations

Applicants must hold an MA degree in a relevant field of ancient Near Eastern Studies and be based outside the Netherlands. 

The Grant cannot be used retroactively, i.e. for trips and visits with a starting date earlier than the award date.

Activities supported by the grant include

• library and collections research at NINO, RMO or other institutions in the Netherlands relevant to the study of the ancient Near East;
• collaboration with a researcher or research team at a Dutch university or museum;
• exploratory meetings geared towards setting up new collaborations in the Netherlands;
• participation at a conference or workshop on the ancient Near East organised in the Netherlands;
• attendance of a masterclass in ancient Near Eastern Studies or specialist course organised in the Netherlands.

Not covered are

• costs for travel to other destinations than the Netherlands;
• tuition fees;
• entrance tickets;
• tourism;
• food and drink;
• purchase or rent of equipment.

Have you obtained or applied for any other funds or awards regarding this trip? Please mention them in your budget – matching funds are an asset to your application.

Full regulations: NINO Mobility Grants rules and conditions (pdf)