We are pleased to announce that the COST Action HAPLO-iPS launches its calls funded as part of the Action CA21151:
- Short Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) are institutional visits that promote researchers to conduct research, learn new research techniques, use instruments or strategies which are not available in their own institution, develop research skills in another COST country by promoting existing and new networks, fostering collaboration and contributing to the scientific objectives of the Action.
- ITC Conference Grants (ITCCGs) are aimed at supporting Researchers from Participating ITC or NNC (no matter the age) to attend international science and technology related conferences, events or activities on the topic of the Action that are not organised by the COST Action.
- YR Conference Grants (YRCGs) are aimed at supporting Young Researchers from any country to attend international science and technology related conferences, events or activities on the topic of the Action that are not organised by the COST Action.
- Dissemination Conferences Grants (DCGs) are high profile events or conferences not organized by the COST Action. Action members from COST or Cooperation participant countries shall attend these meetings for the purpose of disseminating the Action’s achievements.
Call characteristics
- These calls cover the 4th Grant Period from November 2025 until August 2026.
- Application Period: 15th November 2025– 31st August 2026 (The call will be open as long as the budget is available, with the last deadline 31st August 2026)
- Applications will be assessed within 30 days of submission.
Documents for interested applicants
- Grant Application (depending on the chosen grant, you may find listed the templates on the COST guideline Grant Awarding User Guide section 1.2. Templates for grant application and reporting (page 4).
- Letter of willingness to host and facilitate work and training on the topic of the application.
- Other documents required by the Action:
- Letter of motivation and expectations
- Curriculum vitae (EUROPASS CV)
- Letter of support from the applicant’s supervisor or host institution explaining the kind of training required for the nominee and the benefits to the institute that will follow from the training.
How to apply
Potential applicants interested in applying should read:
- The HAPLO-iPS GUIDELINES of each GRANT for more details on eligibility, evaluation criteria, financial support, reimbursement criteria, and how to apply. See the files attached.
- COST guideline Grant Awarding User Guide
Interested applicants should sign in to e-COST profile (or sign up if they do not have a profile) and apply online on the webpage: https://e-services.cost.eu/activity/grants
Contact
Further details can be consulted at the COST Annotated Rules.