• Deadline for applications: Call opens in February 2026 and remains open until the capacity is filled.
• Outcomes (when you will be informed if you will be funded): Every month starting March 4th, 2026
• STSM dates: must take place before the 15th of September 2026

Short-term scientific missions (STSMs) are institutional short-term visits for the specific work to be carried out at a host organization located in a different country than the country of affiliation by a Researcher or Innovator. An STSM should specifically contribute to the objectives of EARLICOST

More information about the eligibility criteria, how to apply, and details about the mission can be found in the call: EARLICOST-2026-OPEN-CALLS_-STSM_-ITC-ConfGr_YRI-ConfGr.pdf

• Deadline for applications: Call opens in February 2026 and remains open until the capacity is filled
• Outcomes (when you will be informed if you will be funded): Every month starting March 6th, 2026
• Conference dates: must take place before the 1st of October 2026

The ITC Conference Grants provide financial support for Researchers from an Inclusiveness Target Country / Near Neighbour Country to participate in high-level conferences not specifically organized by the Action. On-site participation in the conference is limited to oral presentations.

More information about the eligibility criteria, how to apply, and details about the grant can be found in the open call: EARLICOST-2026-OPEN-CALLS_-STSM_-ITC-ConfGr_YRI-ConfGr.pdf

• Deadline for applications: Call opens in February 2026 and remains open until the capacity is filled
• Outcomes (when you will be informed if you will be funded): Every month starting March 6th, 2026
• Conference dates: must take place before the 1st of October 2026

The ITC Conference Grants provide financial support for Researchers from an Inclusiveness Target Country / Near Neighbour Country to participate in high-level conferences not specifically organized by the Action. On-site participation in the conference is limited to oral presentations.

More information about the eligibility criteria, how to apply, and details about the grant can be found in the open call: EARLICOST-2026-OPEN-CALLS_-STSM_-ITC-ConfGr_YRI-ConfGr.pdf

• Deadline for applications: Call opens in April 2026 and remains open until the capacity is filled
• Outcomes (when you will be informed if you will be funded): Every month starting May 6th, 2026
• Conference dates: must take place before the 1st of October 2026

Dissemination Conference Grants are aimed at supporting oral presentation by an Action Participant of the work of the Action in high-level conferences fully organized by a third party (i.e., not organized nor co-organized by the COST Action). The Grantee delivers the approved oral presentation, actively networks with other participants, and promotes the COST Action to the potential stakeholders. This grant is a fixed financial contribution that considers the applicant’s budget request and the outcome of the application’s evaluation.

More information about the eligibility criteria, how to apply, and details about the grant can be found in the open call: https://earlicost.eu/wp-content/uploads/Dissemination-Conference-Grants-2026-CALL.pdf