Interdisciplinary grant

To address the complex challenges of today and tomorrow, we need perspectives and findings from different disciplines working together. Meaningful scientific and methodological innovation requires breaking down disciplinary boundaries and adopting a holistic view of the numerous societal problems we face. The Maastricht Young Academy (MYA) aims to stimulate interdisciplinary collaboration by offering an annual interdisciplinary research grant.  

Are you interested?

The 2024–2025 interdisciplinary grant round is open for applications.

  • The application is open to Maastricht University employees who have obtained their PhD within the last ten years (with an extension possible for parental leave or other special circumstances).
  • Two main applicants must come from different UM faculties.
  • The maximum amount awarded will be €15,000.
  • Full grant conditions can be read in the application form.

The deadline is 25 October 2024 at 17.00

Previous awards

2023-2024: Janny Stapel (FPN) and Chang Sun (FSE) - Developing and Validating a Tool for Distinguishing Qualitative from Quantitative Differences in Human Movements, a Data-Driven Approach. 

2022–2023: Giuditta Perversi (FSE) and Niloofar Tahmasebi (FHML) - New metallorganic frameworks for CO2capture – a tailored approach to improvement.  

2021–2022: Amir Fard (FSE) and Giulia Piccillo (SBE) - The impact of repeated exposure to rumours on the belief system.