DutchCulture: Europe + Heritage Travel Scheme

DutchCulture: Europe + Heritage Reiskostenregeling

Funding for heritage professionals from the Kingdom of the Netherlands who wish to visit a European partner or invite a European partner

The Travel Scheme is part of the Europe + Heritage programme of DutchCulture and is supported by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. This scheme is open to heritage professionals from the Kingdom of the Netherlands who wish to visit a European partner or invite a European partner to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Mobility to or from

The Netherlands

The Caribbean part of the Kingdom (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten

Destination

Europe

Albania

Aruba

Austria

Belgium

Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba

Bulgaria

Croatia

Curaçao

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Denmark

Estonia

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Moldova, Republic of

Montenegro

Netherlands

North Macedonia

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

Sint Maarten (Dutch part)

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Turkey

Ukraine

United Kingdom

Discipline(s)

Heritage

Who can apply

Individuals

Organisations

Applicants must be based in the Kingdom of the Netherlands (the Netherlands, Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, and Sint Maarten) and be either:

heritage professionals: individuals working in or with heritage at a professional level or receiving payment for such work;
or heritage institutions: organisations primarily engaged in heritage-related activities.

The scheme is specifically intended for heritage professionals and institutions. Heritage institutions are free to decide which of their staff members will make the journey concerned. They can be both paid and unpaid staff members, such as volunteers.

The scheme is also open to heritage professionals and institutions based in the Kingdom of the Netherlands who wish to invite European heritage professionals to visit the Kingdom of the Netherlands. For example, to attend a meeting, speak at an event, or participate in a knowledge exchange. In such cases, the application must be submitted by the person or institution based in the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

For what

Travel

How much

The amount of the Travel Scheme depends on the travel distance and the chosen means of transport. The distance of your journey is calculated in bee line from the traveller's place of residence to the destination, based on a one-way trip in kilometres. A free online Distance Calculator can be used for this calculation.

For travellers based in the Netherlands, the following amounts apply:

Journeys of 0-600 km one-way without flying: €350
Journeys of 600-2000 km one-way without flying: €1000
Journeys of 600-2000 km one-way with flying: €350
Journeys of more than 2000 km one-way: €1000

For applicants based in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom, the following amounts apply:

Journeys of 0-600 km one-way without flying: €350
Journeys of 0-600 km one-way with flying (only if no alternative means of transport is available): €700
Journeys of 600-2000 km one-way without flying: €1000
Journeys of 600-2000 km one-way with flying: €700
Journeys of more than 2000 km one-way: €1000

If one leg of the journey (outbound or return) is made by airplane, the trip is considered a flight journey, even if the other leg is made using another means of transport.

Requirements

Applications will be assessed based on the objectives of the Travel Scheme:

Networking and knowledge exchange: the extent to which new contacts are established and knowledge is exchanged between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the European heritage sector.
Knowledge sharing: the dissemination of exchanged knowledge with others.
Sustainability: ensuring that your journey is as sustainable as possible and provides added value compared to a digital meeting.
Impact: the substantive added value of the trip, its importance for your career or project, and the potential for long-term durable collaborations and relationships. The scheme cannot be used for visits without a clear purpose or expected outcome relevant to the work of the heritage institution or professional concerned.
Network strengthening: expanding your European network, for example, by attending a conference, symposium, or event. There must be a clear vision or idea for participation and its expected benefits. This also applies to incoming visits.

When to apply

Continuously

At least four weeks before the journey.

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DutchCulture: Europe + Heritage Travel Scheme (English)

DutchCulture: Europe + Heritage Reiskostenregeling (Dutch)

Europe + Heritage programme

Last updated

9 Apr 2024