The Nijbakker-Morra Foundation awards internship grants to promising Master’s students to cover travel and living expenses while conducting on-site oncology research at a foreign university or research institute. Preferably, the stay should last at least several months at a renowned cancer institute, with the aim of addressing a clearly defined (sub)research question.
Master’s students who already have some research experience in Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and are enrolled at a Dutch university or research institute are eligible to apply.
Explanation
Amount: Within Europe: up to 2,700 euros (by train) and 2,400 euros (other modes of transportation); outside Europe, up to 3,900 euros per application.
Quota: approx. 10 applications per academic year.
Closing dates: There are 2 rounds per academic year. For the first round, applications must be received before 1 October 17:00 and for the second round before 1 April 17:00.
Eligibility requirement: The trip must begin after the application is submitted, and departure must occur no later than 1 year after the application deadline.
Decision: Within 2 months after the application deadline.
Reimbursement (as of Oct. 25, ’26): 450 euros (by train) or 400 euros (other transportation) per month in Europe and 650 euros per month outside Europe, for a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 months.
If you fly or travel by car, please purchase CO2 offsets; you can submit a separate expense report for this. You can use https://treesforall.nl/forms/compenseer-vliegreis/, for example.
Compensation in advance. Afterwards, a short report (A4) with a summary of the research, supplemented by some personal experiences, should be submitted, preferably publishable on the website for the inspiration of others.
Tips for planning a train trip:
- In addition to the NS International app, check out the apps from Deutsche Bahn and SNCF. They may offer lower prices and more features within the app while you’re traveling.
- Consider an Interrail ticket: https://www.interrail.eu/nl/plan-your-trip. Be sure to check out the Europe Rail Pass there as well.
- Traveling by train is often 10 times more sustainable—see how it benefits your destination: https://web.universiteitleiden.nl/sustainableuniversity/travelmapeurope/
Do you still have a shortfall in your budget? The Vreedefonds provides student loans to Dutch students for purposes such as internships abroad.
