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Conference Fund for Research Master's Social Sciences

Last modified on 03-06-2025 11:35
Are you doing a Research Master's in Social Sciences and would you like to attend an academic conference? You can apply for financial support through the Research Master Conference Fund.
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As a Research Master's student, it's important for you to experience 'real' academic life, such as participating in academic meetings or conferences. To support this, the Graduate School of Social Sciences has established a conference fund. To apply, you must be enrolled in one of the following Research Master's:

  • Research Master's in International Development Studies
  • Research Master's in Social Sciences
  • Research Master's in Urban Studies

A staff member (professor, academic adviser, tutor) from your study programme must attest to the relevance of the conference to your studies. 

Funds available

The Research Master Conference Fund aims to support attending academic meetings and conferences taking place in the Netherlands. Conferences abroad aren't excluded, but the funding available is limited to a maximum of €150 per student for travel expenses and conference fees.

How to apply

You'll need to provide the following information on the application form:

  • Personal information (name, student number, study)
  • Meeting/conference details (title, date, organisation, attendance fee)
  • Name and contact information of a staff member/tutor/academic adviser supporting the application

The International Office aims to inform you about whether you've been granted the conference fund within 3 weeks of receiving your application. You'll then receive further instructions on how to submit an expense claim form.