Virtual Mobility (VM) Grants
General Information & Funding Available
A Virtual Mobility Grant supports collaboration among researchers across different countries by enabling virtual exchanges. It funds activities such as data analysis, writing papers, planning joint research, or organizing online workshops—all carried out remotely. The grant aims to strengthen the network of a COST Action, foster knowledge sharing, and support researchers who cannot participate in physical mobility.
The Virtual Mobility Grant provides financial support for the overall effort involved in the virtual collaboration, which may not be otherwise covered by the applicant’s employer or the Grant Holder Institution.
Each grant may be awarded up to €1.000, although for the second Grant Period, a total budget of €2.000 has been allocated—allowing for approximately 2 grants, based on an average cost of €1.000 per grant, in line with other COST Actions.
The final amount awarded is determined by the Action Core Group, following the evaluators’ recommendations, and should reflect the project’s scope and duration.
Eligibility Criteria – Who can apply?
Applicant must be a member of the RegulatoryToolBox COST Action. Eligible applicants are all 41 COST Member Countries.
How to apply?
Applications must be submitted online via e-COST using the dedicated forms available on the grant application page.
To begin, select “Apply for a grant”, then choose the “Virtual Mobility Grant” tab and click “Continue” to start a new application.
Applicants must complete the following information in e-COST:
- Title of the proposed virtual collaboration
- Planned start and end dates (within the active Grant Period)
- Requested budget
Additionally, upload the following document:
- Completed Virtual Mobility Grant application form (template available for download on e-COST)
- Applications will be evaluated by the Regulatory Toolbox Grant Awarding Coordinator and reviewed by the Regulatory Toolbox Core Group
- Priority will be given to applicants whose work is thematically aligned with the objectives of the Regulatory Toolbox and its Working Groups
Post-Award
After completing the Virtual Mobility activity, grantees must submit the required documentation via e-COST within 30 days to claim the grant.
This includes a final report addressed to the Action Management Committee, outlining the work carried out, key outcomes of the Virtual Mobility, and any planned follow-up activities or future collaborations.
Need more information?
For all additional information and a guide on how to apply on-line see the COST ˝Grant Awarding User Guide˝ or contact the RegulatoryToolBox Grant Awarding Coordinator: Martina Modic ()