Nighttime Research Grants: Empowering academic voices to advance nightlife culture
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2025
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Alignment with UN SDGs:
Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship

The Nighttime Research Grants initiative supports early-career and independent researchers exploring the cultural, economic, and social dimensions of nightlife. The program is open to Master’s, PhD, postdoctoral, and independent researchers with impact-oriented work related to nighttime, including topics such as cultural and economic impact, safety and harm reduction, governance, urban development, sustainability, and innovation. Selected grantees receive mentorship, networking opportunities, and visibility through publication, conference invitations, and speaking opportunities. Financial support up to €2000 covers conference fees, editorial fees for publishing research, video content production, and travel and accommodation expenses.

Key outcomes
  • Expands access for underrepresented voices in nightlife research.
  • Bridges gaps between researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and communities.
  • Translates research into practical insights for policy, advocacy, and cultural development.
  • Strengthens international collaboration and knowledge-sharing around nightlife.