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: Up to 12,000 euros per application.
Quota: Per year a few submissions are granted.
Closing date: Submissions before 1 December 17.00 of any year are taken in.
Precondition: Start of travel after application and departure no later than 1 year after closing date.
Conclusion: By the end of March at the latest. The Medical Advisory Committee assesses the applications annually, in preparation for the board meeting in the first week of February.
Compensation (as of October 25, ’26): Up to 1,000 euros per month for a period of at least 4 and no more than 12 months. Compensation is paid in installments, with the final installment being transferred after the report and all expense reports have been received.
Within Europe we only reimburse a train ticket for destinations that can be reached in 24 hours by night train, for other destinations there is a limit of 15 hours within Europe. Since train tickets are generally more expensive than air tickets, the difference can be claimed back and will be refunded by the Foundation on top of the amount awarded.
If you fly or travel by car, please purchase CO2 compensation, which you can declare separately.
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/
Submission
Submission based on the instruction included in the application form. As stated in the application form, the application must also be accompanied by letters (certificate) from the host institute in which it clearly indicates that it is willing to host, and by a letter of recommendation from your Dutch university, research institute or department. You must also include your CV with the application.
