Huub and Julienne Spiertz Fund - applicant information

The HJS Fund invests in young agrobiologists and crop scientists to facilitate research in agrobiology and crop sciences. Special attention is given to sustainable food production.

Activities

The HSJ Fund financially supports PhD- and post doctoral students associated to Wageningen University and younger than 35 years of age. They may receive one stipend of maximum €1.500 per year for a study trip to a foreign university or research institute.

Applications

Stipend proposals must be sent prior to the first of May to dr. Claudius van de Vijver and stipend approvals will be announced at the beginning of June 2018. The proposals will be reviewed by the Board of Trustees. Read the application criteria carefully before sending it in.

More about the HJS Fund

Contact dr. CADM (Claudius) van de Vijver

Contact form

Download the guidelines and the application form below

Due to the Corona virus pandemic and uncertainties related to travel the call will be extended to the first of August 2020. Note that it may be that there will be a further extension when travel restrictions are prolonged. Applicants whose travel would have been in the prolonged period of travel restrictions will be approached by the HJSF office to see what the consequences are for the intended travel.