Emergency Fund for Ukrainian Scholars

General Eligibility

Researchers affiliated to any legal entity in Ukraine (for example, schools and universities, research centers, governmental institutions, or private companies)

Deadlines

Start of the project: now

End of the project: 31 October 2022

SHORT-TERM SCIENTIFIC MISSIONS (STSM)

We offer short-term scientific mission grants to Ukrainian researchers who have been recently displaced by the war, or those who can travel to institutions participating in ERNEST COST Action (https://ernest-gpcr.eu/member-list/). The purpose of the STSM is to carry out a collaborative research project on topics relevant to the network. Our scientific perspective is broad, and we are happy to consider any research proposals from those in need.

STSM grants provide a contribution for travelling, accommodation and subsistence expenses and offer support up to 4000 EUR, depending on the length of the stay. Consecutive STSM’s may be carried out in extraordinary cases.

We will be happy to facilitate contacts with host institutions, please contact us at ernest.gac@lists.uni-marburg.de

VIRTUAL MOBILITY (VM)

For researchers who reside in Ukraine, we offer Virtual Mobility Grants, to support collaborations with institutions participating in ERNEST COST Action (https://ernest-gpcr.eu/member-list/) on topics relevant to the network in a virtual setting. Examples of such collaborations include, but are not limited to online lectures, workshops, webinars, podcasts or research-related activities (computational, modeling).

VM grants offer support up to 1500 EUR.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your expression of interest (short email) to ernest.gac@lists.uni-marburg.de and we will assist you through the process.

• Create a profile at: https://e-services.cost.eu/

• Go to https://e-services.cost.eu/activity/grants. Click on “Apply for grant” and select “Short-Term Scientific Mission grant” or “Virtual Mobility grant”.

• Fill in and submit the form.

FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND REPORTING

Grant payment will be processed after the end of the project, once the report is accepted. Reports are due in 30 days after the end date of the activity.

STSMs grantees may request up to 50% pre-payment of the approved grant. This amount is subject to availability of funds and approval by the Grant Holder Institution.

ERNEST award committee reserves the right to modify the requested amount in the light of general demand and availability of funds.

Conditions set in this call follow the COST Association guidelines described in ANNEX 2 of the Annotated Rules for Cost Actions (ARCA). In case of discrepancies, the ARCA shall be decisive.

All queries should be sent to: ernest.gac@lists.uni-marburg.de