We are pleased to announce the opening of the second 2026 Call for Short Term Scientific Mission (STSM) Grants. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and evaluated following each submission deadline.
Call deadlines
- Submission deadline: 16 July 2026 16:00 CEST.
- Three weeks after each deadline: applicants will be notified of the evaluation outcomes.
- 30 September 2026: final date for completing activities.
Important note: The evaluation of grant applications and the issuance of a formal decision regarding approval must be completed prior to the applicant’s start date of the STSM. Applicants should ensure that their application is submitted well ahead of the deadline preceding the start date of the planned scientific mission, taking into account the time required for the review process (up to 3 weeks).
What are we looking for?
For this 2026 – Call 2, applicants may propose a STSM in partnership with a host organisation that is aligned to the objectives of the Action.
Applicants are also encouraged to contact the WG leaders to discuss ideas and suitability before applying (details of the WG leaders are available here https://cost-anticipate.eu/structure/working-groups/). All applicants are all strongly encouraged to foster collaboration across working groups in their applications; bidirectional exchanges between academia and operational forecasting are particularly encouraged.
In addition, some suggested STSM topics with potential host institutions and points of contact are outlined below. However, proposals are not limited to these and may address other relevant aspects within the scope of the Action.
Suggested topics/hosts:
- Newcastle University (based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK) are keen to host an STSM on developing a workflow for a testbed extended range multi-hazard forecasting system to support the activities of WG2. This will focus on case studies of known challenging events. We have identified some pairs of hazards of high interest to ANTICIPATE but are keen to discuss pairs which align to applicants’ interests. Contact: Hannah Bloomfield Hannah.Bloomfield@newcastle.ac.uk
- HR Wallingford (based in Wallingford, UK) are keen to host an STSM in impact databases which aligns with WG3. HR Wallingford is undertaking a research project for which the objective is to understand and assess the viability of multi-risk approaches to enhance Impact-based Forecasting and Warning (IbFW) for weather-related hazards, covering: scientific and technical requirements; identifying appropriate approaches; describing the interactions between hazards, vulnerabilities and exposures; and assessment of approaches. It is widely recognised that the lack of impact databases is hampering the development and verification of IbFW systems. In this STSM, the specific area of focus will be to develop and expand a multi-hazard impact database that has previously been developed for India, exploring the methods being used for European databases, and how they could be transferred to the European context. Contact: Emma Brown E.Brown@hrwallingford.com
If you have any general questions about STSMs, please contact the ANTICIPATE Grant Awarding Coordinator Dr Alexandre Ramos before applying: alexandre.ramos@kit.edu.
How to apply
Carefully read the STSM Guidelines before applying. Follow these steps to submit your application:
- Review the STSM guidelines
- Prepare the required documents:
- Complete the ANTICIPATE STSM Grant Application form including a breakdown of the estimated budget and save it as a PDF document. The ANTICIPATE template can be found below.
- Provide the invitation letter from the Host Institution.
- Provide the letter of support from the applicant’s home institution.
- Updated CV in e-COST profile.
- Submit your application:
- Log in to your e-COST profile or create one if you don’t have an account.
- Complete the electronic application form available here. https://e-services.cost.eu/activity/grants
After the STSMs
- Confirmation from the host institution. Get a letter or an email from the senior researcher of the Host institution confirming that you have successfully completed the STSM.
- Prepare your report: Use the ANTICIPATE STSM Report Template, which can be downloaded below.
- Submit the report: Upload the completed report to e-COST no later than 30 days after the activity’s conclusion and/or 20 days from the end date of the Grant Period, or, within a shorter timeframe if requested by the Grant Holder or Grant Awarding Coordinator to meet reporting deadlines.
- For dissemination purposes: A very short summary (maximum 280 characters, including spaces) including a photo with collaborators or a short video (uploaded separately in e-COST).
Enquiries
If you have any questions about STSMs, please contact the ANTICIPATE Grant Awarding Coordinator Dr Alexandre Ramos before applying: alexandre.ramos@kit.edu
Additional documentation
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