COST Action CA24129 European Cooperation in Science & Technology Funded by the European Union · 2025–2029
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Grants, made clear.

EMBARK offers several grants, all funded through COST. This page explains how COST funding works, then lists the grants currently open.
COST grants at a glance
Who is eligible
All EMBARK members are eligible to apply for grants; some grants target specific member groups such as Young Researchers and Innovators (YRIs) or members from Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITCs).
What is funded
All grant types have the purpose to advance EMBARK goals; for example, recipients may be mobilized to present WG output at conferences, to go on a scientific mission, or to conduct a survey.
The goal
To build a connected, pan-European community of practice, sharing knowledge, methods and people across borders over the four-year Action.
Read the full COST reimbursement rules →
Grant types

Five EMBARK grants

Members may hold more than one over the Action
STSM

Short-Term Scientific Missions

Visit a host institution in another country to learn a technique, build a collaboration or advance a Working Group output.
Full call (PDF) ↓
Who
Action members from COST member states
Covers
Lump sum to cover travel and accommodation
Closed
VMG

Virtual Mobility Grants

Collaborate remotely on a shared output — a tool, protocol, dataset or publication — without travel.
Full call (PDF) ↓
Who
Action members from COST member states
Covers
Lump sum
Open now
YRIG

Young Researcher and Innovator Conference Grants

Support early-career members to present at a conference and grow their profile.
Full call (PDF) ↓
Who
Young Researchers and Innovators (under 40)
Covers
Lump sum to cover registration, travel and accommodation
Closed
ITCG

Inclusiveness Target Countries Conference Grants

Present EMBARK-related work at an external conference, widening the network's reach.
Full call (PDF) ↓
Who
Action members based in Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITCs)
Covers
Lump sum to cover registration, travel and accommodation
Open now
DCG

Dissemination Conference Grant

Take EMBARK outcomes to priority venues and audiences. Some rounds carry a deadline and a target conference.
Full call (PDF) ↓
Who
Action members from COST member states
Covers
Lump sum to cover registration, travel and accommodation
Closed
Open now

Currently accepting applications

All open calls
VMG

Virtual Mobility Grants

Open continuously
View the call (PDF) ITCG

Inclusiveness Target Countries Conference Grants

Open continuously
View the call (PDF)
Not sure which grant fits?

Ask the Grant Awarding Coordinator.

We can help you find the right grant for your plan and career stage, and point you to the application form.
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Applications are managed via the COST platform.