Networking activities organised through a Grant Awarding Process encompass mobility of Researchers and Innovators and presentation at conferences organised by third parties.
Short Term Scientific Missions (STSM)
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Support capacity building and transfer of knowledge through bilateral/multilateral collaborations;
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Support specific/general topic that can help achieve the Action MoU objectives and deliverables (research coordination);
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Are very flexible and inclusive networking activities crucial to establish new collaborations or reinforce existing collaborations across disciplines and different sectors (e.g., academia and industry / SMEs) with possible impact on career development;
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Typical outcomes are spin-off publications and (funded) projects that contribute to the visibility and impact of the COST Actions, encouraging other researchers to join.