Reviewing grant applications
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Freek Hopman
088 495 20 00Your research deserves a proposal that matches its quality
You’ve spent years developing groundbreaking ideas. The last thing you want is for a weak proposal to stand between your research and the funding it needs. Hezelburcht helps academic researchers ensure their grant applications are as compelling, clear, and competitive as possible.
Besides supporting our clients with grant writing from the very first project idea, we also assist numerous academic researchers by reviewing their grant applications, for example we perform reviews for Horizon Europe, European Research Council (ERC), Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) and the Dutch NWO programmes.
What we do
We review and improve grant applications for researchers at universities and research institutes across the Netherlands and Europe. Our specialists are experienced in proposals for:
- Horizon Europe – Pillar Excellent Science
- European Research Council (ERC) – Starting Grant, Consolidator Grant, Advanced Grant, Proof of Concept Grant, Synergy Grant, Plus Grant
- Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) – COFUND, Doctoral Networks, Postdoctoral Fellowships, Staff Exchanges
- NWO talent programmes – VENI, VIDI, and VICI
- Other national and international competitive grant schemes
Our approach: your ideas, sharpened
We don’t write your proposal for you, and that’s by design. Grant proposals for fundamental research are deeply personal: they reflect your scientific vision, your track record, and your unique approach. That’s something only you can bring.
What we do is make sure that vision comes across with full force. Our reviewers read your proposal with the eyes of an evaluator: Is the research question clear? Is the methodology convincing? Does the narrative flow logically? Is the ambition level calibrated correctly? We provide detailed, actionable feedback so you can strengthen your proposal before it reaches the review panel.
Why researchers choose Hezelburcht
- Specialists who speak your language: Our team holds MSc and PhD qualifications across a range of scientific disciplines. We match you with a reviewer whose background aligns with your field, so feedback is substantive, not generic.
- Deep knowledge of grant provider expectations: We know what review panels look for. Our specialists stay up to date with the latest guidelines, evaluation criteria, and common pitfalls — so your proposal is always aligned with what evaluators actually want to read.
- Independent, constructive feedback: It can be hard to get critical feedback from colleagues who know your work well. Our external perspective helps you identify blind spots and ambiguities that you might otherwise overlook.
- A track record of success: We have supported researchers at leading European universities in securing some of the most competitive grants in academia.
Ready to take your application to the next level?
Whether you’re just starting to draft your proposal or in the final stages before submission, we’re happy to discuss how we can help. Please do not hesitate to contact us. Send an email to info@hezelburcht.com, call us on 088 495 20 00 or fill in the form:
