Grants
Supporting collaboration, mobility, and capacity building across the Mediterranean
As part of the COST Action CA23151 – Medi-CaSE, several funding opportunities are available to support researchers, professionals, and stakeholders working on cancer screening and early diagnosis.
These COST Grants promote scientific excellence, inclusiveness, and cross-border collaboration, enabling participants to share knowledge, develop new skills, and contribute to the Action’s objectives.
In this section you will find more information and open calls for each grant type.
All Grants
Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs)
Boost Your Research Connections
STSMs provide researchers with the opportunity to visit institutions in other countries to foster collaboration, exchange expertise, and develop joint projects. They strengthen international networks and support the career development of early-stage researchers within the Medi-CaSE community.
ITC Conference Grants
Bridging Knowledge Across Borders
ITC Conferences focus on engaging participants from Inclusiveness Target Countries, promoting equal opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and active participation in the Medi-CaSE research agenda.
Dissemination Conference Grants
Sharing Insights, Inspiring Impact
Dissemination Conferences aim to communicate the results, insights, and innovations of Medi-CaSE to a wider scientific and societal audience. They provide a platform for sharing findings, encouraging collaboration, and highlighting the Action’s impact.
Young Researcher and Innovation Conferences
Empowering the Next Generation
These conferences empower early-career researchers to present their work, receive feedback from peers and experts, and explore innovative approaches in their field. They nurture talent, foster creativity, and strengthen the Medi-CaSE research network.
Virtual Mobility Grants
Collaborate Without Boundaries
Virtual Mobility Grants enable researchers to collaborate remotely across institutions and countries. They provide flexibility for knowledge exchange, joint training, and project development while maintaining active participation in Medi-CaSE activities regardless of physical constraints.
Virtual Networking Support
Connect, Collaborate, Create
Through VNS, participants can engage in online meetings, webinars, training schools, and collaborative platforms, ensuring continuous interaction regardless of geographical constraints. This digital framework enhances the reach and impact of COST Actions, facilitating efficient coordination, idea sharing, and the development of joint research initiatives.
STSMs Guidance for applicants
Short-Term Scientific Missions are visits of a researcher or innovator to a host organization located in a different country than [...]
Call for Short Term Scientific Missions within Medi-CaSE Cost Action – 2026
The COST Action Medi-CaSE is pleased to announce the opening of the 2026 Call for Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs). STSMs [...]