EARLICOST COST Action is offering a new funding opportunity to support virtual networking, collaboration, and knowledge exchange across the Action.

Available Grant:

• Virtual Network Support (VNS) Grant – Support for the strategic development of virtual networking practices within EARLICOST, including the development of a Virtual Networking Strategy and the conceptual design of the EARLICOST Virtual Knowledge Base.

Important Dates:

• Application deadline: 06 September 2026
• Notification of Results: 10 September 2026
• VNS Activity Period: 10 September 2026 – 16 October 2026
• Report submission deadline: 19 October 2026

How to Apply:

1. Read the funding rules here:

• Annotated Rules: https://www.cost.eu/uploads/2025/11/COST-094-21-Annotated-Rules-for-COST-Actions-Level-C-V3.0-25-IX-2025.pdf
• Grant Awarding Guide: https://www.cost.eu/uploads/2025/01/COST-Grant-Awarding-user-guide.pdf

2. Register or log in to your e-COST profile: https://e-services.cost.eu/

3. Submit your application via Grant Applications.

4. Fill in the additional form at the following link: https://res.inoe.ro/apps/forms/s/J89WzMmGPPRkZ2dbQ8FLHN8W

5. Check the open call document for full details, eligibility criteria and application process: https://earlicost.eu/wp-content/uploads/CA24135_Grant_Call-VNS_v12.pdf