Young Researcher and Innovator Grant 

The COST Action CA21128 PROBONO is pleased to announce the Young Researcher and Innovator Grant, aimed at supporting early-career researchers and fostering excellence and innovation within the PROBONO community.

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

• up to 40 years old
• PhD students, or Early-career researchers who obtained their PhD no more than 5 years prior to the application deadline.
• affiliated to a legal entity in a COST Full Member or Near Neighbour Country (link)

Application Requirements

Applications will be evaluated based on the following documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. List of submitted and/or published scientific publications
3. Motivation letter, outlining:
   • The applicant’s research interests
   • Relevance to the CA21128 PROBONO Action
   • Expected benefits of participating in a scientific conference

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be assessed on:

• Membership in a Working Group (WG) of the CA21128 PROBONO Action
• Scientific quality and originality of the applicant’s research
• Relevance to PROBONO objectives
• Academic track record relative to career stage
• Motivation and potential impact of the grant on the applicant’s career development

Grant Award

The selected applicant will receive:

• A prize consisting of an oral presentation at a conference of interest to the participant, aligned with the scope of the CA21128 PROBONO Action.
• Financial support to cover conference participation costs (travel and accommodation, registration fee won’t be covered), in accordance with CA21128 PROBONO and COST rules

Important Dates

• Application deadline: 31 January 2026
• Notification of decision: 6 February 2026

APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED