Open Call for postdocs: Instituut Gak-KNAW Award 2026
Laboratory assistant at work. Collection of the Amsterdam City Archives.
The Instituut Gak-KNAW Award is once again open for applications. This grant offers postdoctoral researchers the opportunity to conduct groundbreaking research in the field of labour market and social security at one of the participating KNAW institutes: the Huygens Institute, the International Institute of Social History (IISG) or the Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI) for a period of three years.
Labour participation and social security
The scheme is intended for postdoctoral researchers at the start of their careers who wish to conduct research that contributes to a better understanding and improvement of labour participation, social security and implementation issues in the Netherlands.
Deadline and applications
The deadline for submitting a research synopsis is Monday, 5 January 2026. For all conditions, selection criteria and the complete application process, visit the KNAW website: Instituut Gak-KNAW Award.
