Third call for STSMs of HAPLO-iPS COST Action opened

HAPLO-iPS launches its 3^rd call for Short Term Scientific Missions (STSMs). STSMs are funded as part of the COST Action CA21151. The research network itself is funded by COST European Cooperation in Science and Technology.

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.

Third call characteristics:

• The COST Action CA 21151 has 7 working groups. STSMs can contribute to the specific tasks of the working groups.
• The 3^rd STSM call covers the 3^rd Grant Period from February 2025 until August 2025, and during this period STSMs should be completed.
• The call will fund 3-6 STSMs up to EUR 4000.
• Open to external laboratories.

Deadlines:

• Application Period: February 1^st 2025 – 31^st August 2025 (The call will be open as long as the budget is available with the last deadline 31st August 2025)
• Applications will be assessed within 30 days from the submission

Documents for interested applicants:

• STSM grant Application (based on e-COST template)
• 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 benefits to the institute that will follow from the training.

How to apply

Potential applicants that are interested to submit an application should read the HAPLO iPS STSM Guidelines for more details about eligibility, criteria for evaluation, financial support, criteria for reimbursement and how to apply.

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

More information: https://www.cost.eu/uploads/2025/01/COST-Grant-Awarding-user-guide.pdf

Contact

haploips@idibell.cat

Further information on the COST Action CA 21151 and Working Groups is available on the website: https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA21151/

Further details can be consulted at the COST Annotated Rules.