Virtual Mobility Grants
Empowering researchers to collaborate beyond borders — fostering innovation, knowledge exchange, and capacity building through digital connectivity.
Virtual Mobility Grants
Application Status: OPEN
Virtual Mobility (VM) Grants support task-based, non-physical collaboration such as joint data analysis, protocol development, shared tool creation, co-authored deliverables, or online training materials that clearly advance the Action's objectives. Funding reflects the duration, scope and complexity of the proposed virtual tasks.
Who can apply?
- Eligible applicants: Individuals eligible for COST financial support who are active participants in the Action and able to lead clearly defined virtual tasks.
What to submit in e-COST?
- Title of the Virtual Mobility activity.
- Start and end dates within the active Grant Period (final submission date: 1 October).
- Budget requested.
- Application form (e-COST template) describing the main objective, detailed task list, roles and responsibilities, plan for participation and communication, expected outcomes and deliverables, and how the activity contributes to the Action MoU objectives.
Selection criteria and assessment
The Grant Awarding Committee assesses relevance to the Action, clarity and measurability of tasks, expected scientific or technical impact, and inclusiveness(opportunities for ITC participation and YRI involvement).
Additionally, the grant supports research coordination activities that do not require in-person presence, such as computational tasks or data analysis for specific reports. Each grant provides funding of up to EUR 1,500.00 (we have allocated EUR 500.00 within Net4Brain), with the amount reflecting the task's duration, scope, and complexity. We encourage interested participants to submit their proposals outlining their intended activities and how they will achieve the grant's objectives. We look forward to your applications and to fostering collaborative efforts together.