Short Terms Scientific Missions are exchange visits aimed at supporting individual mobility, strengthening existing networks and fostering collaboration between researchers. The aim of an STSM as defined by COST Annotated Rules is to contribute to the scientific objectives of the COST Action.
The E-NICHE Action is pleased to announce the opening of two STSMs (Short-Term Scientific Missions).
Important Notes for the next E-NICHE STSM grant:
- The amount of one STSM grant will be a maximum of 2,000 euros.
- An applicant must have a profile on the e-COST platform and be participant to E-NICHE activities (WGs).
- You should read the Grant Awarding User Guide you will find also here prior to your submission.
- There must be a clear relationship between our action objectives and your activities mentioned in the application form.
- Next application possibility will open on November 7, 2025.
- Deadline for application is December 8, 2025.
- Applicants will be notified of the results by 15–16 December 2025, and the funded STSMs can start from 5 January 2026.
The STSM application procedure:
Download the E-NICHE STSM Grant application form here.
Also, please include all of the following supporting informations:
- Invitation/Agreement Letter: A letter signed by a senior researcher affiliated to the host institution detailing the aim, starting date, and duration of the STSM.
- Letter of Support: A letter signed by a senior researcher from the home institution confirming the STSM and its aim.
- Motivation Letter from the applicant: A letter summarizing the main scientific goals and need for the STSM, as well as its relevance for the applicant, home/host institutions.
- Applicant’s CV: A full CV including a list of academic publications (English).
- Full curriculum vitae of the head of the research group in the host institution.
Application link to our COST Action grants is here.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Action Chair and/or the Grant Awarding Coordinator in case you need help.
