The 1st STSM Call of CA22151 CYPHER accepts applications to be submitted from December 18th to January 15th for the period from February 1st, 2024 to May 30th, 2024.
To apply for this call, follow the steps below:
- Obtain the agreement of the host institution.
- The applicant should start an STSM application by logging into e-COST: https://e-services.cost.eu/.
- Go to COST Actions, on the left panel.
- Go to Grant Applications, again, on the left panel.
- Click on the “+ Apply for grant” button located on the bottom right.
- Select Short-Term Scientific Mission grant.
- Select the COST Action CA22151
- Fill in the required information
- Save the information
For the next steps, you will need to upload the following documents:
- The Grant Application
- The Host Institution Agreement (Confirmation by host)
- Letter of support from the home (Other)
- Your CV (max 2 pages) (Other)
Finally, click on the “Submit the application” button.
The CYPHER Evaluation Committee will evaluate all applications in the light of the objectives of the Action Grant Period. The eligibility criteria are:
- Be an MSc student or a PhD Candidate
- Belong to, at least, one of the Action’s Working Groups
- Have obtained their PhD less than 8 years ago
- Researchers cannot apply for an STSM grant in the country where they are currently working
- The STSM must take place in a COST Member Country
STSM funding will be awarded according to the COST key principles of:
- Excellence
- Inclusivity
- Balance (gender and nationality)
The evaluation will be carried out by the Grant Awarding Coordinator with an evaluation committee and the decision will be communicated to the applicant before January 31st, 2024.
The amount of the grant awarded will never exceed the amount requested by the applicant.
