The 2nd STSM Call of CYPHER CA22151 accepts applications to be submitted from May 6th to May 26th for the period from June 1st, 2024 to September 30th, 2024.
General Instructions for all participants:
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:
Finally, click on the “Submit the application” button.
More detailed Guidelines can be found here.
Application Timeline
🎤 Open of call: May 6th, 2024.
🛑 Deadline for application: May 26th, 2024.
🗓️ The STSM must take place between June 1st and September 30th 2024.
Eligibility Criteria:
The CYPHER Evaluation Committee will evaluate all applications in the light of the objectives of the Action Grant Period.
The eligibility criteria are:
- Be 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 June 1st, 2024.
The amount of the grant awarded will never exceed the amount requested by the applicant.
If you still have any doubts about the eligible expenses that can be claimed, the appropriate supporting documents, or how to complete the OTRR, please contact the Grant Awarding Coordinator: Aurélie Bellemans or contact us at cypher.costaction@gmail.com
