Open call closed

Until 5 March 2026, it was possible to submit a budget request. The open call is now closed. We will announce which projects will be supported by 1 April 2026.

Selection criteria

‍The UM50 programme committee consists of: Teun Dekker (Chair), Meta Knol, Rob van Duijn, Anita Bastiaans and Roos Goorman.

The committee will assess submitted project proposals based on the following criteria:

• The project aligns with the theme of the anniversary year: connecting the university community and its work with residents of Maastricht and Limburg.
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• The project relates to one or more of UM’s statutory tasks:
  
  - Providing publicly funded education, including fostering social cohesion and a positive study environment for students.
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  - Conducting independent academic research.
  
  - Valorisation of UM research results: activities through which UM research results are shared with the public and/or used to create social or economic value.

• The project is aimed at a broad audience and is accessible to both UM staff and/or students and people outside the university.

• The project takes place in calendar year 2026.

• The project is realistic, feasible and achievable within the available budget.

• The project aligns with UM’s core values: diversity and inclusivity, sustainability, mutual respect, integrity, democracy and transparency.

Your event in the UM50 agenda

The possibility to apply for funding has closed, but the UM50 agenda is still open for (existing) events that connect the university and society. Are you organising an event in 2026 that fits well with the theme of UM50? Then we would be happy to promote it through the agenda.

Please complete this form as fully as possible and send it to: UM50@maastrichtuniversity.nl