STSM

Prevention, anticipation and mitigation of tick-borne disease risk applying the DAMA protocol (PRAGMATICK)

3rd CALL for Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs)

01.11.2024. – 31.10.2025.

Short Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) are exchange visits aimed at supporting individual mobility, strengthening existing networks and fostering new collaborations between COST Action Participants. STSM grants do not necessarily cover all expenses related to undertaking a given mission. A STSM grant is a contribution to the overall travel, accommodation, and meal expenses of the grantee.

Short-Term Scientific Missions benefit to:
STSM Grantee: receives funding for implementing a project with an international team and gains new knowledge or access to equipment or techniques not available in the home institution;

STSM Host: receives an international partner in their institution and can develop long lasting collaboration.

 

• This call will be open for continuous applications during the entire 3rd Grant period as long as there is budget available.
• Up to a maximum of EUR 4 000 in total can be afforded to each successful STSM applicant.
• The duration of the visit can vary from 5 to 90 days.
• The grant supports only single-person visits to a targeted institute and cannot be used for activities such as attending training schools or conferences.
• This call is open to all participants from participating COST countries.
• The grant is paid after the STSM has been completed and the scientific
  report approved.
• After completing the STSM, the applicant is required to present their results and overall experiences at the next designated PRAGMATICK event, whether it is held online or in person.

To successfully submit the application, the applicant should follow the grant awarding user guide by the following link:

Grant Awarding user guide

and upload the supporting documents:

• STSM grant Application (based on the e-COST Grant application template on page 3 in the user guide)
• A written agreement with the Host institution
• A short motivation letter
• CV of the applicant
• Financial data plan (amount for travel, subsistence etc.)

If you have any further questions, please contact the PRAGMATICK Grant Awarding Coordinator: Éva Szabó, szabo.eva@ecolres.hu