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 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 Egyptology (including Coptology), Assyriology (including Hittitology), Near Eastern archaeology and connected 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.
NINO Incoming Mobility Grant |
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| Deadline for application | 15 February | 15 May | 15 August | 15 November |
| Approximate award date (*) | April | July | October | January |
| Grant to be used until | April next year | July next year | October next year | January next year |
(*) The exact award dates are variable: they are dependent on the committee’s meeting dates.
Applicants must hold an MA degree in a relevant field and be based outside the Netherlands.
The applicant should make clear how their research project makes a contribution to Egyptology (including Coptology), Assyriology (including Hittitology), and/or Near Eastern archaeology.
An Incoming Mobility Grant cannot be used retroactively, i.e. for trips and visits with a starting date earlier than the award date. Travel dates should be clearly indicated in the application.
Activities supported by the grant include
Not covered are
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Download NINO Mobility Grants rules and conditions (pdf) including tips for writing an application.