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SARCOS

CA 15202

GUIDE FOR APPLICANTS

To

be read in conjunction with COST

VADEMECUM

Part 1: COST ActionSlide2

THE APPLICANT

OBJECTIVES OF STSM

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

EVALUATION PROCESSSlide3

THE APPLICANT

Eligible applicants* must

be engaged in a research programme: PhD students, postdoctoral fellows or researchers, officially affiliated to an institution or legal entity, public or private. The institution where the applicant is affiliated is the HOME institution. The institution hosting the applicant is the HOST Institution. The HOME and HOST institution should be located in different countries. STSMs within the same country are NOT ELIGIBLE.Early Career Investigator (ECI) are researchers within a time span of up to 8 years from the date they obtained their PhD/doctorate (full-time equivalent).

*

Master

students

are

not

eligibleSlide4

OBJECTIVES OF STSM

To support short term missions contributing to the scientific scope of the SARCOS ACTION

To stimulate mobility of researchers and cross fertilization among different WGTo strengthen the exploitation and dissemination planTo build ties between partnersTo stimulate the research career of young researchers and experiences abroad MISSIONS: FROM 5 UP TO 90 DAYS** Early Career Investigators (ECI) may

extend

beyond

91

days

up

to 180

daysSlide5

STSM-Eligibility Rules

STSM must respect the following criteria:

1. They must have a minimum duration of 5 days.2. They must have a maximum duration of 90 days.3. STSM need to be carried out in their entirety within a single Grant Period and always within the Action’s lifetime.Specific additional provisions have been enacted by the CSO to encourage the participation of Early Career Investigators (ECI) in STSM. To qualify for these specific provisions, the following conditions apply:1. The mission must have a minimum duration of 91 days.2. The mission must have a maximum duration of 180 days.3. STSM performed by ECI need to be carried out in their entirety within a single Grant Period and always within the Action’s lifetime.Slide6

STSM-Financial

Rules

An STSM grant is a fixed financial contribution which takes into consideration the budget request of the applicant and the outcome of the evaluation of the STSM application. STSM Grants do not necessarily cover all expenses related to undertaking a given mission. A STSM Grant is a contribution to the overall travel, accommodation and meal expenses of the Grantee.The calculation of the financial contribution for each STSM must respect the following criteria:up to a maximum of EUR 2 500 in total can be afforded to each successful STSM applicant;up to a maximum of EUR 160 per day can be afforded for accommodation and meal expenses.For ECIs, the calculation for an increased financial contribution must respect the following criteria:

up

to a maximum of EUR 3 500 in total can be afforded to ECIs for missions with a duration

of between

91 and 180 days;

up

to a maximum of EUR 160 per day can be afforded for accommodation and meal expenses.Slide7

THE APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The applicant must:

Provide the written agreement of the HOST institution and of the HOME institution, using the template provided, whenever possibleComplete the application formProvide a maximum 2 pages CV, highlighting the indicators that are relevant for the STSM scope.Make your registration at https://e-services.cost.eu Submit the application in a unique pdf file at at: https://e-services.cost.eu/stsm/apply/new) Slide8

EVALUATION PROCESS

EVALUATION PANEL

Evaluation by a panel of 3 experts, having no conflicts of interest appointed by the STSMReviewers selected from different WGIn case of conflict the Action Chair will be calledEVALUATION RANKINGQuantitative Marks Gender issue balanceGeographical inclusivenessSlide9

EVALUATION PROCESS

RELEVANCE FOR THE COST ACTION (Weight 30%)

Compliance with the objective and work plan of the CA 152002 Impact for the CASCIENTIFIC QUALITY OF THE WORK PLAN (Weight 40%)Scientific relevance of the research programmeIndustrial relevance of the research programme outcomesSCIENTIFIC QUALITY OF THE APPLICANT AND HOST (Weight 30%)Skills of the applicantFacilities and conditions offered by the host institution

For each criterion:

Marks: 1 to 5

Where:

1

is poor,

2

fair,

3

good,

4

very good,

5

excellentSlide10

APPLICATION FORMS (

3

pages maximum)TITLE, IDENTIFICATION, GENDER AND INSTITUTIONS (AND COUNTRIES) INVOLVED*OBJECTIVES AND RELEVANCE FOR THE COST ACTIONDetailed work planCompliance with the objective and work plan of the CA 152002 Impact for the CA

Max 1 page

SCIENTIFIC QUALITY OF THE WORK PLAN

Expected output of the research programme

Scientific

relevance of the research programme

Industrial relevance of the research programme outcomes

Max 1 page

SCIENTIFIC QUALITY OF THE APPLICANT AND HOST

Skills of the applicant

Facilities and conditions offered by the host institution

Max 1 page

*EXCLUDED FROM PAGES LIMITSlide11

FINANCIAL RULES*

C

ontribution for a STSM:• The reimbursement rate per day is EUR 160 maximum• Up to EUR 500 may be attributed for the travel expenses• A maximum of EUR 2 500 in total can be awarded to the granteeContribution for an ESR STSM (for duration of more than 91 days):• The reimbursement rate per day is EUR 160 maximum• Up to EUR 500 may be attributed for the travel expenses

•

A maximum of EUR 3 500 in total can be awarded to the

grantee

(ADDITIONAL READING -

COST

VADEMECUM Part 1: COST

Action)

A CONCISE REPORT MUST BE PROVIDED WITHIN THE NEXT 30 DAYS AFTER STSM END.

IF NOT, THE PAYMENT WILL NOT BE RELEASED

(

the

template

will

be

availabe

before

ending

the

STSMs

)

.

*

CA 15202

MC

can approve differentiated country rates for subsistence per day, based on

the cost

of living in each respective countrySlide12

(Please make your registration at

https

://e-services.cost.eu and submit the application at: https://e-services.cost.eu/stsm/apply/new QUESTIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO:EMILIJA FIDANCHEVSKISTSM Coordinatoremilijaf@tmf.ukim.edu.mk