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 2026/27 Interdisciplinary Grant is now open for applications!
Are you working at UM, obtained your PhD <10 years ago, have an inter-faculty project for 2026/27, and need funding?
Apply for up to €18.000 in research funding!
Find the form on this page.
Deadline 23 October 2026
Previous awards
2024-2025: Sven Hildebrand (FPN) and Thijs de Rijk (FHML) - Clearing up incontinence: Developing optical tissue clearing techniques to unravel the 3D neuroanatomy of bladder control in the human spinal cord.
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.