Conference Grants

 

Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITC) Conference Grant 

The CA21128 PROBONO Action is pleased to announce a second call for the Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITC) Conference Grant, aimed at supporting researchers and innovators from ITCs participating in the PROBONO project and enhancing their visibility within the international scientific community. This call does not support participation in the IWPROBONO.

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Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITC) Conference Grant 

The CA21128 PROBONO Action invites applications for the Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITC) Conference Grant, aimed at supporting researchers and innovators from ITCs participating in the PROBONO project and enhancing their visibility within the international scientific community.

Eligibility

The call is open to all participants of the  COST Action CA21128 PROBONO who are affiliated with institutions and universities located in Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITCs):

The current list of ITCs includes:

Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Croatia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Republic of North Macedonia, Republic of Serbia, Türkiye, and Ukraine

 

Application Documents

Applications will be evaluated based on the submitted documents:

  1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  2. List of submitted and/or published scientific publications
  3. Motivation letter, outlining:
    • Research profile and achievements
    • Relevance to the objectives of CA21128 PROBONO
    • Justification for attending a scientific conference and expected impact of participation

NOTE: The conference or workshop should not be organized by PROBONO and must conclude no later than 23rd October 2026, including time for travel back. This call does not support participation in the IWPROBONO.

 

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be assessed according to:

  • Membership in a Working Group (WG) of the CA21128 PROBONO Action
  • Scientific quality and relevance of the applicant’s research
  • Alignment with the CA21128 PROBONO Action
  • Academic output and experience relative to career stage
  • Quality and clarity of the motivation letter

 

Grant Award

The selected applicant(s) will receive:

  • The opportunity to give an oral presentation at a scientific conference of interest to the participant, relevant to the scope of CA21128 PROBONO.
  • Financial support to cover conference participation costs (travel, accommodation, registration fee), in accordance with CA21128 PROBONO and COST rules

 

Important Dates

  • Application deadline: 26 July 2026
  • Notification of decision: 30 July 2026

 

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