2026 Call for Young Researchers & Innovator Conference (YRIC) Grants

We are pleased to announce the opening of the 2026 Call for YRIC Grants. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis, with three key cut-off dates for evaluation. Please note that up to 33% of the annual YRICG budget may be allocated during each evaluation round.

Call deadlines

• January 12^th, April 6^th and June 15^th, 2026: Cut-off dates for applications.
• Two weeks after each cut-off dates: Applicants will be notified of the evaluation outcomes.
• Late-breaking call for YRICG: The call will remain open until the available funds are fully allocated. 
• October 5^th, 2026: final date for completing YRICG activities.

Important Note: The evaluation of grant applications and the issuance of a formal decision regarding approval must be completed prior to the applicant’s attendance at the conference where the scientific presentation will occur. Applicants should ensure that their submission is made before the cut-off date preceding the conference they plan to attend. Applications submitted after a cut-off date will be evaluated in the next round, and decisions may not be issued in time for conferences scheduled before that round’s results are announced.

How to apply

Follow these steps to submit your application:

1. Review the Guidelines: Carefully read the TENET YRICG Guidelines before applying.
2. Prepare the required documents:
   • Complete the TENET YRIC Grant Application Form and save it as a PDF document. Download TENET template below.
   • Copy of the abstract of the accepted oral/poster presentation..
   • Acceptance mail or invitation letter from the conference organizer committee, confirming the oral/poster presentation.
   • Copy of the information sheet of the conference.
   • Letter of Support from the applicant’s supervisor (in case of PhD students and post-docs).
   • Updated CV in e-COST profile
3. Submit your application:
   • Log in to your e-COST profile (or create one if you don’t have an account).
   • Complete the electronic application form available here. https://e-services.cost.eu/activity/grants

After the YRICG

• Get the Certificate of attendance to the conference and a copy of the program of the conference.
• Prepare Your Report: Use the TENET YRICG Report Template to draft your report. Download TENET template below.
• Submit the Report: Upload the completed report to e-COST no later than 30 days after the activity’s conclusion, 15 days from the end date of the Grant Period, or, within a shorter timeframe if requested by the Grant Holder or Grant Awarding Coordinator to meet reporting deadlines.
• Capture the Moment: Take photos during the conference to share on TENET’s social media. Personal posts on your own social media are also encouraged—please refer to the Guidelines for details.

Call documents

Downloadable files to assist your application are available below.