Grants

Netspar invites proposals for both visitors and academic research grants that contain new and original work. Netspar conducts innovative scientific research on all aspects of the economics of aging. Topics of interest are, among others,

• Macroeconomic aspects of aging and retirement
• Life-cycle saving and investment behavior
• Long-term financial decision-making of individuals
• Labor markets for elderly workers
• Retirement planning and health
• Financial and investment decisions of pension funds and financial institutions

In 2010 Netspar gives out three kind of grants:

1. Research Grants
   Any researcher (except those already funded by Netspar) can apply for a research grant. In 2010 ten grants of € 10,000 will be distributed. More detailed information can be found here.
2. Theme Grants
   Each year Netspar allocates theme-based grants. These annual grants are given for a three-year period. This year's allocation budget amounts up to € 2 Mln. You can apply for two types of theme grants:
   
   • National
     These grants contain max € 1,000,000 for three years and will be selected within the Netherlands. More detailed information can be found here
     
   • International
     Theme grants are also meant for researchers affiliated with international universities. International grants can amount up to € 250,000. More detailed can be found here.
     

3. Visitor grants
   The Netspar Visitor Grants are also introduced this year. More information regarding this interesting program can be found here.