The crucial criteria for RJ’s decisions are the meeting's research-initiating potential, feasibility, and relevance. Funding decisions are made by RJ's working committee. No explanation for decisions is provided.

Application period and decision dates

Funding decisions are made by RJ's working committee six times a year. The following dates apply for 2024:

• Applications received by 3:00 PM on August 12 will be reviewed by the working committee on September 13.
• Applications received by 3:00 PM on September 23 will be reviewed by the working committee on October 25.
• Applications received by 3:00 PM on November 4 will be reviewed by the working committee on December 6.

Decisions are communicated via email shortly after the decision meeting.