STSM CALL IN WG5 TO CONTRIBUTE TO OBJECTIVES O5.1 AND O5.3
COST Action GENOA (CA23121) invites applications for up to two Short‑Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) under Working Group 5 – “Communication and collaboration”. This call supports progress in the work plan of WG5 through contribution to objectives O5.1 and O5.3. These Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) aim to strengthen the role of conservation genetics within broader biodiversity conservation efforts while fostering cross-disciplinary engagement and innovative communication approaches. Successful applicants are expected to develop artistic and creative outputs, showcasing innovative ways to communicate and advocate for the importance of genetic diversity. These outputs may include visual materials, storytelling formats, multimedia products, or other
Extension of the application deadline for the STSM on genetic diversity in “particular systems”
GENOA COST Action (CA23121) announces an extension of the application deadline for a Short-Term Scientific Mission (STSM) under Working Group 3 – “Genes to Ecosystem”, aimed at supporting contributions to the WG3 sub-project on genetic diversity in “particular systems”, led by Roberta Gargiulo. The call for this STSM will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. Read the original call text
STSM CALL IN WG3 ON GENETIC DIVERSITY IN “PARTICULAR SYSTEMS”
COST Action GENOA (CA23121) invites applications for a Short‑Term Scientific Mission (STSM) under Working Group 3 – “Genes to Ecosystem”. This call supports contributions to the WG3 sub‑project on Genetic Diversity in "particular systems", led by Roberta Gargiulo. The STSMs will focus on the characterisation and conservation implications of genetic diversity in taxa with complex biological or taxonomic features, such as polyploid, clonal or haplo‑diplontic systems, hybrids and hybrid zones. Projects should explore how genetic diversity in these systems informs applied conservation and management, including potential links to socio‑ecosystems. Funded STSMs can take place between 1 June and 15
STSM CALL IN WG3 ON GENETIC DIVERSITY IN AREA-BASED APPROACHES
COST Action GENOA (CA23121) invites applications for a Short‑Term Scientific Mission (STSM) under Working Group 3 – “Genes to Ecosystem”. This call supports contributions to the WG3 sub‑project on Genetic Diversity in area-based approaches, led by Henri Thomassen. The STSMs will focus on reviewing, analysing, or modelling genetic diversity in spatially explicit contexts, including topics such as landscape genetics, species distribution modelling, spatial conservation prioritisation, and connectivity assessments. Funded activities can take place between 1 June and 15 September 2026, with grants of up to €2,500. Application deadline extended: 17 May 2026 (23:59 CEST) Results: by 29 May 2026
STSM Grants WG3 “Genes to ecosystem”
CA23121 GENOA The Second Call for Short Term Scientific Missions (STSM) Grants Work on STSM taking place between 1st August - 15 September 2025 CALL DEADLINE: July 20th, 17:00 CEST ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: ten working days upon receipt of the applications or July 31, 17:00 CEST at the latest BACKGROUND Working group 3’s main objective is to improve conservation management of populations, species and ecosystems using genetic diversity knowledge. We engage with various nature conservation practitioners to assess the degree to which species and habitat management plans and actions have or have not incorporated genetic
STSM Grants WG2 “Genetic Indicators”
CA23121 GENOA The Second Call for Short Term Scientific Missions (STSM) Grants Work on STSM taking place between 1st August - 15 September 2025 CALL DEADLINE: July 20th, 17:00 CESTANNOUNCEMENT DATE: ten working days upon receipt of the applications or July 31, 17:00CEST at the latest BACKGROUND Working group 2 is primarily focusing on genetic indicators that don’t use molecular data. However, there is also a need to better understand effective population size, and improve the Ne/Nc ratio. This way we can apply this ratio better in indicator calculations. The Short-Term Scientific Mission in this call aims to support
FIRST CALL FOR STSMs IS OPEN
GENOA's WG4 is opening two STSM positions for social scientists working on the development of a framework for conducting in-depth interviews with policy stakeholders and for contributing to the online "Training the Trainers" workshop. All STSM activities must occur in their entirety between 1st of July – 30th of September 2025, including the submission of the report. The deadline for application submission is June 15th. Notification of application outcome will be on June 30th. Financial support is limited to cover travel, accommodation and meal expenses and is paid after approval of the submitted report about the STSM taken. Interested
