Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITC) Conference Grant

The CA21128 PROBONO Action invites applications for the second call of 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 and accommodation, registration fee), in accordance with CA21128 PROBONO and COST rules
Important Dates
  • Application deadline: 26 July 2026
  • Notification of decision: 30 July 2026

 

Application Form

which is a COST Inclusiveness Target Country (ITC)
I am member of COST Action PROBONO, participating in the following Working Group(s) *
Drag and drop files here or Browse
Drag and drop files here or Browse
Drag and drop files here or Browse
Include: Research profile and achievements, Relevance to the objectives of CA21128 PROBONO, Justification for attending a scientific conference and expected impact of participation.
6 + 2 =

NEWS