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?
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
- A good salary Your salary will be determined on the basis of your experience and seniority, in accordance with the Labour agreement . Your grading and therefore the amounts mentioned are based on full employment of 38 hours per week.
- 232 vacation hours We also offer parental leave, partner leave and social engagement leave. Through the Employment Conditions Menu Card, there are opportunities for even more vacation hours.
- Financial arrangements On top of your salary, you receive holiday allowance (8%) and a year-end bonus (8.3%). You build up a good pension with ABP. And in addition, we offer many other allowances and schemes.
- Career development and room for growth The UvA encourages you to continue to professionalise through training courses and open UvA lectures.
- Family matters Relocating to the Netherlands with your family? Find out about daycare, schooling, health insurance or employment options and support for your partner or spouse. Including the IDCN-network which provides support for your spouse through various training sessions, social activities, and networking events.
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 The University of Amsterdam is ambitious, creative and committed. An inspiration to students since 1632, a vanguard player in international science and a partner in innovation.
The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest range of courses on offer. An intellectual hub with 42,000 students, 6,000 staff and 3,000 PhD students. Connected by a culture of curiosity.
Important to know Your application & contact Enquiries about the position or any request for additional information may be directed to Marcel Kloosterman, deputy director (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 As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture.
Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway. 
