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The Landsteiner Foundation for Blood Transfusion Research (LSBR) supports fundamental research, including clinical and experimental investigations, in the field of blood, blood derivatives, and blood (related) diseases, provided that these topics are related to transfusion or blood cell transplantation.
This scope spans a wide range of subjects in the field of haematology, including haematopoiesis, haemostasis, immunotherapy, transfusion medicine, and other issues relevant to the field.
February 1, 2025
(23:59 hrs)
Pre-application 2025
Electronic submission as word-file and as pdf-file not later than February 1, 2025 to the bureau of the LSBR.
The pre-application form is for both regular proposals and fellowship proposals. Fellow candidates should contact the bureau of the LSBR.
A pre-application form for the anniversary grant is available.
As is the case for full proposals, only pre-applications that fulfil all formal LSBR criteria will be eligible to enter the procedure.
May 1, 2025 (23:59 hrs)
Approximately 6 weeks after February 1, applicants will be informed whether their proposal can be extended to a full proposal or not.
Full proposals are accepted after approval of pre-application only.
August 1, 2025
Electronic submission of full applications as word-file and pdf-file not later than August 1, 2025 to the bureau of the LSBR.
May - October 2025
Review procedure by external reviewers and the LSBR Scientific Advisory Council for full regular, fellowship and anniversary grant proposals.
End of November 2025
Decision on all grant types 2025 by Board of the LSBR.
Regular grant
450,000 Euro
4 years
pre-applications before 1 February
The Landsteiner Foundation for Blood Transfusion Research offers project grants, focusing on advancing scientific research in the field of haematology, including haematopoiesis, haemostasis, immunotherapy, transfusion medicine, and other issues relevant to the field. These grants are designed for innovative projects that contribute significantly to the field. Each grant is evaluated on its scientific merit and potential impact, with the LSBR providing financial support. Project grants are subject to review and monitoring to ensure progress and effective use of funds. With a commitment to fostering groundbreaking research, the LSBR ensures that each grant contributes to the wider scientific understanding and advancement within the aims of the LSBR.
Applicants will be informed on the selection of pre-applications. Selected applicants will be invited to write a full proposal. Those applicants will receive the documents “information for the applicant” and the "application form" for full proposals.
Fellowship grant
700,000 Euro
5 years
pre-applications before 1 February
1 grant available
In addition to proposals for project grants, it is possible to submit proposals for an LSBR fellowship. These fellowships, for a period of five years, are intended for creative and talented researchers with postdoctoral experience trying to establish a new research line. Each year the LSBR will conditionally grant a single fellowship, carrying a maximum amount of 700,000 Euro over five years. The fourth and fifth year of the research plan will be granted after a positive assessment of the interim report provided during the third year of research.
Download and use the pre-application form under "Regular grant"
Early Career Grant
200,000 Euro
2 years
full applications before 1 August
2 grants available
The Early Career Grant intends to give young researchers in the Netherlands the possibility to acquire further experience in the Netherlands or abroad, or to return to the Netherlands after a postdoc period elsewhere, thereby strengthening the research field in the Netherlands within the scope of the LSBR. Candidates are eligible when they obtained both an MSc (or MD) and PhD degree at a university in the Netherlands. Exceptions to these criteria can be considered in exceptional cases only, and will require prior approval by the LSBR office.
The document “information early career grant” informs how to fill in the full application form.
Anniversary Grant
1,600,000 Euro
5 years
pre-applications before 1 February
1 grant available
On 14 October 2024, the LSBR celebrated 25 years of granting scientific research and presented a one-time grant with a budget of 1.6 million Euro, to be spent within 5 years.
This grant is specifically intended for the younger generation of researchers working in the research fitting within the aims of the LSBR and for future collaborations. Exchange of knowledge and personnel is part of the grant and applications are based on collaboration and synergism.
Free exchange of PhD students, expertise and equipment is encouraged and the project should contribute to new talent development.
Participants: at least three research institutes/groups. One of these can be an institute abroad.
One applicant (corresponding applicant) will be responsible for administration of the research and all communication with the LSBR.
Full applications will only be accepted after an approved pre-application.
The information sheet informs you on all criteria of the anniversary grant.
Conditions
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Only one pre-application per applicant will be allowed.
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As is the case for full proposals, only pre-applications that fulfil all formal LSBR criteria will be eligible to enter the procedure.
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Full applications will only be accepted after an approved pre-application (except Early Career Grant applications).
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Permanent employment of the Project Leader by the Grantee is not a requirement. For an LSBR researcher a letter of commitment by the Grantee is necessary and should state that the researcher will be supported and facilitated for the whole research period. A Grant Application must be co-signed by the financial director of the research institute (Grantee).
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A grant is only awarded when the applicant has received written confirmation signed by the chair and the director of the LSBR.