Young Researchers and Innovators (YRI) Conference Grants
General Information & Funding Available
Are you a researcher or innovator under the age of 40, working in a biofilm-related field and looking to attend an international conference to present your work, to establish new network, increase your visibility in research community and increase the visibility of the Action?
The grant provides financial support to cover travel, accommodation, daily expenses, registration fees, poster printing, and overall participation costs.
- Up to €2.500 may be awarded for face-to-face conferences
- Up to €500 may be awarded for online conferences
For the 2nd Grant Period, a total of €5.000 has been allocated for Young Researchers and Innovators (YRI) Conference Grants. Based on typical applications and budget planning, the Action has estimated an average grant of €1.200 per person, which allows for funding approximately 4 applicants, subject to availability of funds and the quality of the submitted proposals.
The final grant amount is determined by the Action Core Group, based on the evaluators’ recommendation. It considers the duration and location of the conference, as well as the actual registration fee.
Eligibility Criteria – Who can apply?
- Applicant must be a member of the RegulatoryToolBox COST Action and under 40 years of age
- Applicants may present their own independent work, provided the topic is relevant to the field of biofilms. They are required to deliver either an oral or poster presentation, and their name must appear in the official conference programme
- The conference must be held in a country different from the applicant’s country of affiliation and must be fully organised by an independent third party. Events organised or co-organised by a COST Action are not eligible
How to apply?
Applications must be submitted online via e-COST using the designated forms available on the grant application page.
To begin, select “Apply for a grant”, then choose the “Young Researchers and Innovators Conference Grant” tab and click “Continue” to start your application.
In the e-COST form, you will be asked to provide the following details:
- Title of your presentation
- Conference name, dates (within the active Grant Period), and location
- Requested budget
- Type of attendance (face-to-face or online)
You must also upload the following supporting documents:
- Completed YRI Conference Grant application form (template available on e-COST)
- A copy of your accepted abstract
- An acceptance or invitation letter from the conference organisers
Applications will be evaluated by the RegulatoryToolBox Grant Awarding Coordinator and reviewed by the RegulatoryToolBox Core Group.
Priority will be given to applicants whose topics are most relevant to the RegulatoryToolBox Action, and the biofilms related areas.
Important
ITC Conference grantees must properly acknowledge their COST financial support in their presentation.
Post-Award
After the conference, grantees must upload the following documents to e-COST within 30 days in order to claim their Young Researcher and Innovator (YRI) Conference Grant:
- A report addressed to the Action Management Committee, summarising the presentation’s impact on the grantee’s visibility and detailing any new contacts or potential future collaborations (report template available on e-COST)
- A certificate of attendance
- The conference programme or book of abstracts/proceedings, clearly indicating the grantee’s oral or poster presentation
- A copy of the presented material (oral or poster presentation)
The grant will be paid by the Grant Holder Institution after the activity has been completed, and all required documents have been reviewed and approved.
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 ()