PermaCOST members are invited to apply for financial support to short-term scientific missions (STSM) fulfilling the PermaCOST mission and Working Groups objectives.
A short-term scientific mission (STSM) is a visit to a host organization located in a different country by a researcher or innovator to conduct a specific piece of work for a determined period of time. A STSM grantee receives funding for this work within an international team to gain new knowledge or access to equipment or techniques not available in the home institution.
STSM grants provide a contribution for travelling, accommodation and subsistence expenses, and for miscellaneous expenses arising from the implementation of the project and the delivery of the report to the COST Action Management Committee.
The current call is targeting STSMs that will be implemented before October 15, 2026. There is no limit to the maximum duration, but 2026 visits must be completed before October 15. Up to a maximum of EUR 4,000 in total can be awarded per grant. Grants are paid after the completion of the activity and after approval of all required report/documentation.
The call for STSM applications is open-ended. There is no set deadline. Each application will be processed on a first-come first-served basis.
Please review all application criteria and details regarding the application procedure in the linked document!
