CINNAMON opens a call for applications for mobility and  dissemination grants. The Grant Period 2 (GP2) call for applications will cover the period from 1 November 2026 to 30 June 2027, both dates inclusive.

Short-Term Scientific Mission (STSM) – Visits of a researcher or innovator to a host organization located in a different country than the country of affiliation for specific work to be carried out and for a determined period of time.

Young Researcher and Innovator (YRI) Conference Grant – Funds the presentation (poster or oral presentation) of a Young Researcher and Innovator’s (YRI’s) own work at a high-level conference fully organized by a third party.

Inclusiveness Target Country (ITC) Conference Grant – Funds an oral presentation of the applicant’s own work, by an Action Participant affiliated with a legal entity located in an Inclusiveness Target Country (ITC) or a Near Neighbour Country (NNC), at a high-level conference fully organized by a third party.

Dissemination Grant (DG) – Funds an oral presentation by an Action Participant of the work of the Action at a high-level conference fully organized by a third party.

Scope

Proposed activities should align with the scientific scope and objectives of the CINNAMON Action and contribute to advancing collaboration and research coordination within the network.

Timeline

  • Call opens: 1 November 2026

  • Application period: 1 November 2026 – 30 June 2027

  • Evaluation: Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis

  • Notification of results: Rolling basis following evaluation

  • Implementation period: 1 January 2027 – 30 September 2027

Eligibility

Short-Term Scientific Mission (STSM) – Applicant must be a CINNAMON participant with a primary affiliation to a legal entity located in a COST Full or Cooperating Member country, a COST Near Neighbour Country or a European RTD Organization; the applicant must be a researcher or innovator who visits a host organization located in a different country than the country of affiliation for specific work to be carried out and for a determined period of time; The STSM must have a minimum duration of 5 calendar days, including travel.

Young Researcher and Innovator (YRI) Conference Grant – Applicant must be a CINNAMON participant with a primary affiliation to a legal entity located in a COST Full or Cooperating Member country, a COST Near Neighbour Country or a European RTD Organization; The applicant must be YRIs aged below 40 years.

Inclusiveness Target Country (ITC) Conference Grant – Applicant must be a CINNAMON participant with a primary affiliation to a legal entity located in ITC/NNC country.

Dissemination Grant – Applicant must be a CINNAMON participant with a primary affiliation to a legal entity located in a COST Full or Cooperating Member country, a COST Near Neighbour Country or a European RTD Organization.

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All applicants are strongly encouraged to carefully consult the full call documents before preparing their application.

Additional information

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