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Are you looking for funding for your research? Netspar opens calls for short- and long-term research at various times throughout the year. Get an overview of open and expected calls.
Open calls
2026 – Netspar International Comparative Research Grant: Call for Proposals
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Watch the webinar “Netspar Introduction for academic researchers” and discover what Netspar can do for you as a researcher:
If you prefer to download only the slides, then you can do so here.
In February, we organized the Match Making Event. An inspiring day full of knowledge exchange and new connections! This event was dedicated to the Netspar theme call 2026 and offered a valuable opportunity to share ideas and strengthen collaborations between science and practice. Check out a short report from one of the previous editions here, which also explains the importance of this event for researchers and the pension sector:
Read extensive information on the different types of Netspar grants. Also view an infographic on this page for a comparison of funding options, including amounts and when grants are awarded.