We are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the new Panuwan Award, offered by COLOSS to support Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) for students who are COLOSS members.
The Panuwan Award is intended to facilitate STSMs that promote exchange and collaboration within COLOSS. Funded missions are expected to take place in 2026/2027, before the COLOSS conference 2027.
Funding
- Up to €5,000 total, supporting one or more applicants, depending on individual cost estimates
- Funds may be used for travel (flights) and accommodation
- Consumables are not eligible for funding
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Letter of invitation from a researcher affiliated with the host institution (max. 1 page),
- Motivation letter including a work plan detailing the proposed activities (max. 1 page),
- Support letter from the home institution (max. 1 page),
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Criteria for evaluation
Applicants will be evaluated based on:
- Scientific quality of the applicant
- Contribution of the proposed mission to his/her professional development
- Scientific quality of the proposed mission
- Feasibility of the mission proposed
Obligations of Awardees
Successful awardees will be required to:
- Present the outcomes of their scientific mission at the COLOSS conference
- Submit a written report following completion of the mission (max. 1 page)
Further details regarding eligibility, submission procedures, and deadlines will be provided via the COLOSS communication channels. We encourage supervisors and institutions to circulate this call widely among eligible students.
We look forward to receiving strong applications and to supporting the professional development of early-career researchers within the COLOSS community.
**Incomplete or incorrect applications will not be considered**
Application period: March 3 – March 31, 2026
Assessment: until April 16, 2026
Announcement of the winners: End of April 2026
Applications should be sent to: secretary@coloss.org
