Through these mobility opportunities, WIN affiliated researchers can work directly with colleagues at Donders – and vice versa – creating space for joint projects, shared expertise, and fresh perspectives across all disciplines and career stages. Researchers from PhD candidates to professors are encouraged to take part, as the scheme enables valuable short-term visits to deepen existing collaborations or explore new ones. Also MSc students can apply to fund two to three months of their research internship.
Personal development to broaden your perspective
Lucas Billen has fond memories from his visit to Western University in 2022:
“I had a fantastic time at Western University. The amazing Canadian hospitality and culture, the historical campus and the student-friendly city made the time fly by. Professionally, I expanded my professional network and learned a lot about their scientific culture. But perhaps more importantly, this experience really increased my confidence and I made some great friends. I would highly recommend Donderians to apply for this fund, it's a fantastic opportunity to spend some time abroad. And if you can make some free time while there, don't miss out on the incredible Canadian nature."
Xiang Li, a PhD candidate from Western University visited the Donders Institute in 2024 and noted
“During the seminar, I had several engaging discussions with Radboud students on topics such as the ultimate loss function of artificial intelligence. We exchanged perspectives and learned a great deal from one another.” He also noted “Exchange programmes offer a wonderful opportunity to understand different cultures and ways of thinking. During an exchange programme, you meet many new people, form friendships, exchange ideas, encounter new things and experiences, and absorb a wealth of new information. This new information and these experiences will broaden your perspective, allowing you to see issues from a more comprehensive viewpoint. Therefore, exchange programs are excellent opportunities for everyone.”
Interested? Apply now by January 19, 2026!
Please know that, if you are interested, it is best to apply as soon as possible, as there is still funding available in the current call for visits until summer 2027. The current call is open for applications until 19 January 2026.
Complete the match form here for the review committee to help find a suitable match.
The fine print:
Student visits should be at least 2 months and can be funded up to 90-days in a period until July 31st 2026; longer visits are possible, but will require co-funding. Grants may be awarded up to the cost of the flight (up to €1180/C$1700) and a living allowance (max €900/C$1340 per month + €8/C$12 per day), following the guidelines of the Erasmus program.
Applications include:
- Individual background details, including study duration.
- A statement outlining the overall objectives of the training, the research activities to be carried out during the visit and expected outcomes and impact. The statement should also include details on the added value of the mobility, for DI and WIN, and for the applicant (max 2 pages, 12 points times new roman, line space 1.5)
- Start and end date of the intended visit.
- Estimation of the costs, including details of any other available sources of funding.
- Curriculum vitae (max 1 page; e.g. NIH Biosketch format);
- A letter of support from the hosting PI with whom the collaboration will be established.
Only one application per student is permitted. Applications should be sent as a single pdf document containing all the required documents. Application deadline is January 19th, 2025. Following the completion of the exchange, successful applicants, working with the respective PIs, will provide a short report detailing research outcomes.
Applications will be reviewed by a committee of members of DI and WIN who will rank them in terms of research project, feasibility, research and training goals, motivation, CV, career development, novelty of the collaboration, and benefit for DI-WIN partnership.
