Explore Opportunities & Grants
Find funding options supporting research on pesticide impacts within the CAPSTONE network.
Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs)
STSMs provide valuable opportunities for researchers to exchange techniques and acquire skills that may not be available at their home institutions or laboratories.
Virtual Mobility
(VM)
Funding for researchers and innovators to foster virtual collaboration (Eligible: primary affiliation in a COST Full/Cooperating Member country or Near Neighbour Country)
Virtual Networking Support (VNS)
Assessing and supporting emerging forms of collaboration within virtual and hybrid environments to enhance knowledge exchange and network integration.
Young Researchers and Innovators (YRI) Grants
COST is committed to improving Young Researcher and Innovator participation to 45% and increase the number of Young Researchers in Action leadership positions to 25%.
Inclusiveness Target Country (ITC) Grants
An ITC Conference Grantee receives support for attending and presenting their work
(poster/oral presentation)
at a conference.
Dissemination Conference (DC) Grants
Funding available for Action participants to present the Action (oral presentation) at third-party high-level conferences, while building new collaborations and networks.
Discover Funding Opportunities in CAPSTONE
Find grants and collaborations that drive research on pesticide impacts, supporting interdisciplinary projects and partnerships across academia, industry, and policy sectors to foster innovation under the One Health approach.
What funding opportunities are available through CAPSTONE?
Explore detailed information about grants and collaborations that support research on pesticide impacts, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial health.
Who is eligible to apply for CAPSTONE grants?
Researchers affiliated with academic, industry, or regulatory institutions engaged in One Health projects can apply.
How can I submit a proposal for funding?
Proposals can be submitted via our online portal following the guidelines outlined on the Opportunities page.
What types of projects does CAPSTONE prioritize?
CAPSTONE favors interdisciplinary studies focusing on pesticide effects on health and environment within a One Health framework.
Are there partnership opportunities through CAPSTONE?
Yes, CAPSTONE encourages collaborations among academia, industry, and regulators to advance scientific and policy goals.