For Scientists

1. You must be a Principal Investigator holding a permanent position of at least postdoctoral or associate professorship level at a Dutch university, medical center, or another nonprofit Dutch research institute.

2. You are expected to hold this position for the entire duration of the project for which funding is requested.

3. You may not submit more than one grant application as PI or co‑PI in the same call. You may participate as staff in another application.

4. Co‑PIs or staff from other European countries may potentially be included.

5. There is no fixed or maximum budget, but grants typically supported by the Parkinson Foundation are around €200‑300k over 3–4 years.

6. Funding can be requested for research staff salaries (PhD candidates, postdocs, technicians), consumables, small equipment, and other costs (e.g., travel and publication). The PI’s own salary may not be included.

7. A detailed budget must be supplied; up to 10% of total direct costs may be added for overhead.

8. Please note that all applications are screened for compliance with the guidelines and completeness before evaluation by the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) of the Parkinson Foundation.

To apply for a research grant from the ParkinsonFonds (SPF), you must submit the following documents and information:

1. Application form:

   • Complete the application form available on our website.

2. CV:

   • Submit a curriculum vitae (CV) describing your professional background and experience. This applies not only to the Principal Investigator but also to other participants in the research project.

3. Research proposal:

   • Provide a detailed research proposal that includes the following aspects:

     • Relevance to understanding the causes, mechanisms, or pathophysiology of Parkinson’s disease.

     • Quality of the project, including clarity, originality, methodological soundness, feasibility, ethical considerations, and value for money.

     • A clear budget that breaks down expected costs across various categories such as research staff salaries, consumables, small equipment, and other expenses (e.g., travel, publication costs).

     • Possible overhead costs, which may amount to up to 10% of the total direct costs.

4. Publication and funding track records:

   • Provide information on the publication and previous funding track records of the Principal Investigator and other participants in the field of Parkinson’s disease (PD) research.

5. Other relevant documentation:

   • Include any other documentation that may be relevant for the evaluation of the application.

Make sure all documents and information are submitted in English, as specified in the guidelines. After submission, the application will be screened for compliance with the guidelines and completeness before being assessed by the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) of the SPF.

For questions regarding research grants, you can contact Lex Knobben, the Director of the ParkinsonFonds.
He can be reached by email at: lexknobben@parkinsonfonds.nl. You can also contact us by phone at: +31 (0)23 – 554 0754.
If you have any questions or need additional information about applying for a research grant, Lex Knobben is the person to reach out to for assistance and clarification.