CINNAMON is pleased to announce the opening of the Short-Term Scientific Mission (STSM) call for Grant Period 1 (GP1).
Short-Term Scientific Missions are exchange visits that allow researchers and innovators to spend a short period of time at a host institution located in a different country.

These missions aim to strengthen scientific collaboration within the CINNAMON network and support activities that contribute to the objectives of the Action.

STSMs provide an excellent opportunity for researchers to collaborate with international teams, gain access to specialised equipment or methodologies, acquire new skills, and foster long-term scientific partnerships. They also allow host institutions to benefit from the expertise and perspectives of visiting researchers, promoting knowledge exchange across the network.

Scope

Proposed STSM projects 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 March 2026

  • Application period: 1 March – 30 June 2026

  • Evaluation: Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis

  • Notification of results: Rolling basis following evaluation

  • Deadline to complete STSM activities: 30 September 2026

Eligibility and duration

STSM applicants must be participants in the CINNAMON COST Action and affiliated with a legal entity located in a COST Full or Cooperating Member country, COST Near Neighbour Country, or a European RTD Organisation.

The STSM must

  • Take place in a different country than the applicant’s institution

  • Have a minimum duration of 5 calendar days (including travel)

  • Be completed between 1 March 2026 and 30 September 2026

Application

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

Additional information

For guidance on eligibility and rules: