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Welcoming the Next STSM Grantees to Lausanne!
We are excited to introduce the next cohort of STSM Grantees, who will be joining us in May–June 2025 in Lausanne to collaborate on the JIR CliPS project.
Their work will play a key role in advancing our research and driving meaningful progress.
Stay tuned for updates on their contributions and the impact of their work!
Stay informed about future grants,
About the STSM
JIR CliPS STSM: Your Learning Experience in Pediatric Rheumatology
The STSM (Short Term Scientific Missions) offer a unique chance to participate in a research program in the picturesque city of Lausanne, Switzerland. These missions are the opportunity to connect with renowned experts and fellow grantees from around the world and a chance to enhance your skills in pediatric rheumatology research while building valuable connections.
STSM Key Highlights:
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Research Collaboration: Work on impactful projects within the JIR network.
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Global Synergies: Benefit from collaboration with experts and fellow grantees worldwide
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Tailored Grants: Choose and apply to our diverse grants throughout the year with various durations, objectives, and funding options.
Read about last year STSM on our blog and watch our short video
Activities in a nutshell
Clinical
Join the local team of pediatric rheumatologists at the Lausanne University hospital to assist their Clinical cases discussions.
Location : Lausanne University Hospital
Meeting Experts
Meet face to face international experts in the field of the juvenile inflammatory rheumatism.
Location : Co-working dedicated office in Lausanne
Research
Play a pivotal role in a JIR project with data management and scientific support.
Location : Co-working dedicated office in Lausanne
Past Experts
Here is an overview of past experts who joined our STSM over the last 2 years
Dr Rafaella Carlomagno - Switzerland - Dr Marco Gattorno - Italy, Pr Sophie Georgin Lavialle - France, Dr Daiva Gorzcyca - Germany, Dr Charlotte Girard - Switzerland, Dr Véronique Hentgen - France, Pr Michael Hofer - Switzerland, Dr Marija Jelusic - Croatia, Pr Tilman Kallinich - Germany, Pr Sylvia Kamphuis- Netherlands, Dr Filipa Ramos - Portugal - Dr Eve Smith - UK, Dr Katerina Theodoropoulou - Switzerland, Dr Helmut Wittkowski - Germany
STSM Practical details
Budget, timeline and duration
STSM GRANTS
12/05/25 to 06/06/25 - Lausanne, Switzerland
Application closed for 2025
Duration : 4 weeks
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Number of grants : 10 (2 /Working Group)
Mission : Analyse the data collected by CliPS over the last 2 years.
Financial support : 3000 EUR
Transfered once the mission has ended and the report has been finalized (see further details in the Final report section).
Final Report : After the STSM is finished, the grantee is required to submit a short scientific report of 2 pages.
Other events :
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How to apply
Find out here how to apply based on your specific grant by selecting the relevant section below.
COST GRANTS
13/05/25 to 06/06/25 - Lausanne, Switzerland
Eligibibilty : Participating COST countries & Near neighbour countries
1. All applicants must carefully read the funding and eligibility rules detailed in the COST Annotated Rules.
2.Can apply only applicants located in Participating COST Countries, approved Near-Neighbour Country institutions, or an approved European RTD Organisation. Grantees must come from another country than the hosting country (candidates located in Switzerland cannot apply).
3. All applicants must register for an e-COST profile at https://e-services.cost.eu
4. Applications need to be submitted through the form below. As a second step, you will need to submit via e-COST (further instructions sent to applicants per email).
5. The application will be assessed by the Grant Awarding Coordinator (Ausra Snipaitiene) and the leader of each Working Group against the perceived contribution that the proposed visit will make against the scientific CliPS objectives.
6. The applicant can apply until Date To be Defined and will be formally notified of the outcome of their STSM application by the Grant Awarding Coordinator by end of December 2024.
7. Successful applicants need to complete and submit a STSM report, within 30 days from the end date of the mission.
Please note that COST can request additional information to substantiate the information contained within the documents submitted by STSM applicants.
COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is a funding agency for research and innovation networks. Our Actions help connect research initiatives across Europe and enable scientists to grow their ideas by sharing them with their peers. This boosts their research, career and innovation.
https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA21168/
