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Do you enjoy working with researchers to improve their proposals? Can you make the difference in highly competitive grant competitions? Are you able to work with researchers in different domains and with a wide array of methods and approaches? Do you like to think about funding strategies? Do you like a dynamic working environment, with a lot of flexibility and responsibility?
Advisor Research Funding
- IXA-UvA
- 14668
- University
- €4.728 - €7.297
- Closes on04-01-2026
Do you enjoy working with researchers to improve their proposals? Can you make the difference in highly competitive grant competitions? Are you able to work with researchers in different domains and with a wide array of methods and approaches? Do you like to think about funding strategies? Do you like a dynamic working environment, with a lot of flexibility and responsibility?
Advisor Research Funding
- IXA-UvA
- 14668
- University
- €4.728 - €7.297
- Closes on04-01-2026
Working at the UvA
Join our team!
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is looking for an Advisor Research Funding to help researchers apply for research funding. You will be embedded in the UvA central grant advice team at Innovation Exchange Amsterdam (IXA), UvA-HvA office.
Each advisor in the team works for several research institutes. Together, the grant advisors are responsible for providing the support to researchers in all UvA faculties, apart from Dentistry and Medicine. We value working as a team and helping each other.
We expect the support you give will be both in the Faculty of Science (possibly in chemistry, physics, mathematics and/or life sciences) and in the SSH domain (possibly in communication science and/or law). The exact content of the position can to some extent be determined by the candidate’s profile and preferences
Working at the UvA
Join our team!
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is looking for an Advisor Research Funding to help researchers apply for research funding. You will be embedded in the UvA central grant advice team at Innovation Exchange Amsterdam (IXA), UvA-HvA office.
Each advisor in the team works for several research institutes. Together, the grant advisors are responsible for providing the support to researchers in all UvA faculties, apart from Dentistry and Medicine. We value working as a team and helping each other.
We expect the support you give will be both in the Faculty of Science (possibly in chemistry, physics, mathematics and/or life sciences) and in the SSH domain (possibly in communication science and/or law). The exact content of the position can to some extent be determined by the candidate’s profile and preferences
All about this vacancy
What you will do
You will support researchers in the full process of grant applications (pre-award), from identifying a suitable program and call, to advising on the structure of the application and commenting on draft versions of the grant application. You will do early intakes with researchers on their ideas, coordinate peer review and assist and relieve researchers in the application process. You will think with faculty, institute management and research groups on their research funding strategy.
Other tasks are to proactively inform researchers and research units on opportunities and to organize and coordinate information sessions about funding schemes and procedures. You will also give training and workshops and organize and coordinate interview training. You will coordinate your activities with the faculty support and research management. Finally, you will work together with the other IXA experts. You have no post-award tasks.
The new grant advisor will advise on both individual and consortium grants, National and EU funding. Individual grants are for example applications to the Dutch Talent Programme and ERC applications. Consortium grants are for example applications to Horizon Europe pillar 2 and to the Dutch NWA and KIC programmes. The new advisor should be comfortable with and like it to advise on a broad variety of grant schemes.
You will support researchers in the full process of grant applications (pre-award), from identifying a suitable program and call, to advising on the structure of the application and commenting on draft versions of the grant application. You will do early intakes with researchers on their ideas, coordinate peer review and assist and relieve researchers in the application process. You will think with faculty, institute management and research groups on their research funding strategy.
Other tasks are to proactively inform researchers and research units on opportunities and to organize and coordinate information sessions about funding schemes and procedures. You will also give training and workshops and organize and coordinate interview training. You will coordinate your activities with the faculty support and research management. Finally, you will work together with the other IXA experts. You have no post-award tasks.
The new grant advisor will advise on both individual and consortium grants, National and EU funding. Individual grants are for example applications to the Dutch Talent Programme and ERC applications. Consortium grants are for example applications to Horizon Europe pillar 2 and to the Dutch NWA and KIC programmes. The new advisor should be comfortable with and like it to advise on a broad variety of grant schemes.
What we look for
- have an academic professional and intellectual level (preferably a PhD);
- have proven knowledge and multiple years of experience in supporting and advising researchers, research groups, institutes and faculties in all aspects of research grant applications, both in personal grants and in consortium grants. Experience with Horizon Europe pillar 2, NWA and/or KIC applications is an advantage;
- have affinity with fundamental research and broad research domains;
- be service- and result-oriented;
- be able to handle multiple projects at once on a tight deadline;
- be able to work independently and as part of a team;
- have excellent oral and written communication skills, in Dutch and English.
What we offer
The appointment is for a period of 1 year. Upon positive evaluation and satisfactory performance, the appointment will be converted into an appointment with a permanent contract. The appointment is for 32 hours per week. A different number of hours per week for the appointment can be discussed.
The function description is that of Employee Knowledge Valorisation (Dutch: Medewerker Kennisvalorisatie) 3 or 2. The gross monthly salary will range from € 4,728,- up to a maximum of € 7,297,- (salary scale 11 or 12) for a full-time appointment (38 hours per week) and will be based on qualifications, expertise and relevant experience. This sum does not include the 8% holiday allowance and the 8.3% year-end allowance. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU) is applicable.
All about this vacancy
What you will do
You will support researchers in the full process of grant applications (pre-award), from identifying a suitable program and call, to advising on the structure of the application and commenting on draft versions of the grant application. You will do early intakes with researchers on their ideas, coordinate peer review and assist and relieve researchers in the application process. You will think with faculty, institute management and research groups on their research funding strategy.
Other tasks are to proactively inform researchers and research units on opportunities and to organize and coordinate information sessions about funding schemes and procedures. You will also give training and workshops and organize and coordinate interview training. You will coordinate your activities with the faculty support and research management. Finally, you will work together with the other IXA experts. You have no post-award tasks.
The new grant advisor will advise on both individual and consortium grants, National and EU funding. Individual grants are for example applications to the Dutch Talent Programme and ERC applications. Consortium grants are for example applications to Horizon Europe pillar 2 and to the Dutch NWA and KIC programmes. The new advisor should be comfortable with and like it to advise on a broad variety of grant schemes.
You will support researchers in the full process of grant applications (pre-award), from identifying a suitable program and call, to advising on the structure of the application and commenting on draft versions of the grant application. You will do early intakes with researchers on their ideas, coordinate peer review and assist and relieve researchers in the application process. You will think with faculty, institute management and research groups on their research funding strategy.
Other tasks are to proactively inform researchers and research units on opportunities and to organize and coordinate information sessions about funding schemes and procedures. You will also give training and workshops and organize and coordinate interview training. You will coordinate your activities with the faculty support and research management. Finally, you will work together with the other IXA experts. You have no post-award tasks.
The new grant advisor will advise on both individual and consortium grants, National and EU funding. Individual grants are for example applications to the Dutch Talent Programme and ERC applications. Consortium grants are for example applications to Horizon Europe pillar 2 and to the Dutch NWA and KIC programmes. The new advisor should be comfortable with and like it to advise on a broad variety of grant schemes.
What we look for
- have an academic professional and intellectual level (preferably a PhD);
- have proven knowledge and multiple years of experience in supporting and advising researchers, research groups, institutes and faculties in all aspects of research grant applications, both in personal grants and in consortium grants. Experience with Horizon Europe pillar 2, NWA and/or KIC applications is an advantage;
- have affinity with fundamental research and broad research domains;
- be service- and result-oriented;
- be able to handle multiple projects at once on a tight deadline;
- be able to work independently and as part of a team;
- have excellent oral and written communication skills, in Dutch and English.
What we offer
The appointment is for a period of 1 year. Upon positive evaluation and satisfactory performance, the appointment will be converted into an appointment with a permanent contract. The appointment is for 32 hours per week. A different number of hours per week for the appointment can be discussed.
The function description is that of Employee Knowledge Valorisation (Dutch: Medewerker Kennisvalorisatie) 3 or 2. The gross monthly salary will range from € 4,728,- up to a maximum of € 7,297,- (salary scale 11 or 12) for a full-time appointment (38 hours per week) and will be based on qualifications, expertise and relevant experience. This sum does not include the 8% holiday allowance and the 8.3% year-end allowance. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU) is applicable.
Your place at the UvA
Where you will work
IXA is a cooperation of the Knowledge Transfer Offices of University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam University Medical Centre and VU Amsterdam. IXA UvA-HvA office is the central service department for UvA and HvA with core tasks: grant advice, valorisation and impact support, legal support, event organization and supporting communication activities. IXA UvA-HvA has a team of more than 50 enthusiastic and motivated professionals.
More about the UvA
Your place at the UvA
This is where you will be working
Where you will work
IXA is a cooperation of the Knowledge Transfer Offices of University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam University Medical Centre and VU Amsterdam. IXA UvA-HvA office is the central service department for UvA and HvA with core tasks: grant advice, valorisation and impact support, legal support, event organization and supporting communication activities. IXA UvA-HvA has a team of more than 50 enthusiastic and motivated professionals.
More about the UvA
Important to know
Your application & contact
Enquiries about the position or any request for additional information may be directed to Marcel Kloosterman, deputy director, T: +31 (0)6 1450 7158 or: [email protected], also in the coming holiday period.
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If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your letter and CV. You can apply online via the link below. We will accept applications until January 4, 2026.
The first round of application interviews are foreseen to take place on in the week of January 12, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Important to know
Your application & contact
Enquiries about the position or any request for additional information may be directed to Marcel Kloosterman, deputy director, T: +31 (0)6 1450 7158 or: [email protected], also in the coming holiday period.
Or
T:
If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your letter and CV. You can apply online via the link below. We will accept applications until January 4, 2026.
The first round of application interviews are foreseen to take place on in the week of January 12, 2026.
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