Meetings of researchers and (advanced) students in the fields covered by NINO, and organized by a scholarly institution in the Netherlands, are eligible. Applications are considered four times per year by the NINO Academic Committee. A total annual budget of € 10,000 is available.
A Conference Subsidy should be used within 12 months following the award.
NINO Conference Subsidy |
| Deadline for application | 15 February | 15 May | 15 August | 15 November |
| Approximate award date (*) | April | July | October | January |
| Subsidy to be used until | April next year | July next year | October next year | January next year |
(*) Exact award dates are variable: they are dependent on the meeting dates of our Academic Committee.
Conditions and regulations
The main applicant should be affiliated to a Dutch university, museum or other academic institution.
The applicant should make clear how their research project makes a contribution to Egyptology (including Coptology), Assyriology (including Hittitology), and/or Near Eastern archaeology.
The Subsidy cannot be used retroactively, i.e. for a conference or symposium with a starting date earlier than the award date.
In general, priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received a grant or subsidy from NINO.
Successful applicants are asked to mention NINO as a partner of the event and to send a brief report of the results of the meeting within two months after the meeting was convened. The report may be included in the NINO newsletter or posted on our website.
Costs to be covered by the subsidy may include
- hire of a conference location;
- printing of programme booklets etc.;
- travel and hotel for speakers;
- catering.
Not covered are
- touristic excursions;
- partner programmes.
Have you obtained or applied for any other funds or awards regarding this event? Please mention them in your budget – matching funds are an asset to your application.
Important note
NINO Conference Subsidies are to be used for the organisation of a conference, not participation in a conference.
Application
The application should consist of:
- a cover letter, offering contact details of the applicant;
- a brief abstract of the nature, purpose and envisioned outcome of the event (max. 300 words);
- a (preliminary) program, including a list of speakers and the topics to be discussed;
- a budget table, including information on other funds received or applied for.
The three items should be combined in a single pdf and uploaded below.
Please note
NINO Conference Subsidies are awarded four times per year (max. € 2,000), for the organisation of a workshop, conference or other scientific event. For smaller events, or for events aimed at the broader public, we also offer NINO Outreach Allowances year-round (max. € 300).
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