WG2 announces the call for Short-Term Scientific Mission (STSM) aiming to support progress in the work plan of WG2 through contribution to the subproject on the Ne/Nc ratio, led by Joachim Mergeay (joachim.mergeay@inbo.be) in view of achieving the WG2’s objectives, tasks and deliverables. The STSM Grant will focus on improving knowledge on the Ne/Nc ratio across species. The host country of this STSM will be Belgium (under the supervision of Dr. Joachim Mergeay). Other members in WG2 might also be involved in co-leading this project. For further information, please check the attached file of the WG2 STSM call. Take a note that this STSM should take place between August 1 and September 15, 2025.

Deadline to submit the STSM application is July 20, 2025, 17:00 CEST. The results of the call will be announced ten working days upon receipt of the applications or July 31, 17:00 CEST at the latest.

Interested parties are encouraged to contact the GENOA WG2 leader, Linda Laikre, issuing the call and the Grant Awarding coordinator, Joachim Mergeay, prior to submission, to ensure that the budget is still available.

For more details regarding the rules for STSM applications within this COST action, please consult the Open calls section.