Metakids firmly believes that collaboration within the metabolic research field is essential in achieving our goals. Metakids therefore supports the partnership of six academic metabolic centers and the patient association VKS: United for Metabolic Diseases (UMD).
Funding by Metakids
In addition to the support for UMD, Metakids distinguishes the following types of grants:
Questions? Please send an e-mail to: i.vandervelde@metakids.nl/ info@metakids.nl
Or call: +31 (0)20-612 22 61
Grant Application Thematic Research 2025
Thematic research call ‘Make an Impact’ is now open.
According to Metakids, scientific research is crucial for making progress in the fight against metabolic diseases. For this reason, Metakids has determined, in collaboration with UMD, to free up funds in 2025 to make new scientific research financially possible.
The subsidy round (also called a call) with the theme ‘Make an Impact’ is now open. The deadline for submitting applications is April 30, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact Ina van der Velde, i.vandervelde@metakids or 020 612 22 61.
Announcement of subsidy round 2025
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Short Proposal Form
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The Jelte NextGen Award 2025
Applications Open: Jelte NextGen Award 2025 – ‘Matters of the Mind’
Are you a young researcher with a special interest in metabolic diseases in children? This is your moment! Applications for the Jelte NextGen Award 2025 are now open.
The theme of this year’s award: ‘Matters of the Mind’ – research into neurometabolic brain diseases in children. We’re looking for innovative talent ready to help shape a better future for these children. Do you think in terms of solutions for both today and tomorrow? Then compete for this prestigious award and take a bold step forward in your scientific career.
Fill out the forms below and send them before May 31, 2025 to i.vandervelde@metakids.nl
Introduction to The Jelte NextGen Award 2025
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Short proposal form The Jelte NextGen Award 2025
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Metakids forms
All applications and reports are assessed by an independent Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). The SAB advises the boardmembers of Metakids and is supported by a non-fixed review panel of (international) experts.
For reporting on ongoing projects, researchers must use the standard reporting forms and the grant terms & conditions and/or the application terms & conditions (in English). Reports are both substantive and financial. For multi-year projects, annual interim reports are also required in addition to the final report. Forms can be requested by sending an e-mail to i.vandervelde@metakids.nl.
Metakids financial conditions
The (Dutch) Financing Conditions of Metakids can be downloaded here:
Application Terms & Conditions
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Grant Terms & Conditions
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For more information about financing research projects through Metakids please contact Ina van der Velde, projectmanager internal affairs & funding policy: i.vandervelde@metakids.nl or +31 (0)20-612 22 61.
