Travel Gants

Travel Grants are open to nationals of:  

• • • The Netherlands or;  

• • • Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, or Yemen.  

In the spirit of Euro-Arab exchange, our travel grants are designed to support Dutch applicants traveling to the Arab world, and Arab applicants traveling to the Netherlands.  

Applicants should be students or professionals with a clear academic or professional purpose for their travel. Eligible activities may include research, internships, study, workshops, exhibitions, or other academic, cultural, or professional activities that align with the Foundation’s mission.

Please note: Travel Grants are not available for leisure travel or activities without a clear academic, cultural of professional purpose. 

Travel Grants of up to €2000 (two thousand euros) are available to help cover approved travel related expenses.

Please keep in mind: 

• Applications submitted with a budget exceeding €2000 will not be considered.  

• Funding is limited to expenses included in the proposed and approved travel budget. 

• Grants cannot be awarded retrospectively for travel that has already taken place.  

Download the Budget Template here.

We accept Travel Grant applications during several application ‘windows’ throughout the year. Please apply during the cycle that correspond with your intended travel dates: 

* Please make sure that you apply within the cycle corresponding to your intended travel dates (see table above). We cannot consider applications submitted too far in advance or requests for funding after travel has already taken place. If you have been offered an exceptional, time-sensitive academic opportunity outside these application cycles, please contact us to discuss whether your application may be considered.  

Please have the following documents ready: 

• Motivation Letter  

• Current CV  

• Estimated Budget using the Foundation’s Budget Template (hyperlink) 

As part of the application form, you will also be asked to provide: 

• A brief description of your proposed project or activity 

• The purpose  and expected outcomes of your travel 

• The potential impact of the experience 

• Your proposed travel schedule and activities 

• Any potential risks and how these will be addressed