ENFiber, European Network for Valorizing Food Processing Waste into Sustainable Fibers, has launched its first call for short-term scientific missions (STSMs) 2026.
STSMs support short research visits aimed at strengthening collaboration, skills development, and knowledge exchange within the ENFiber network. Through STSMs, researchers can work with host institutions in a country different from their home institution and gain access to expertise, data, or research infrastructure not available locally.
ENFiber STSMs are intended to support research aligned with the Action’s objectives, including the valorisation of food processing waste into sustainable fibres, the development of extraction and characterisation methods, product development, sustainability assessment, and pathways towards industrial application. The missions also contribute to strengthening interdisciplinary and international collaboration across ENFiber Working Groups.
The application deadline is 5 March 2026 at 23:59 CET. Applications must be submitted via the e-COST platform. The evaluation period will take place between 6 and 13 March 2026, with results announced on 17 March 2026.
Before applying, researchers are advised to carefully review the ENFiber STSM Guidelines and prepare the required documentation, including a completed ENFiber STSM Grant Application Form, an invitation letter from the Host Institution, the ENFiber Detailed STSM Budget Break-Down Form, and an updated CV in Europass format uploaded to the applicant’s e-COST profile. Applications are submitted by logging in to the e-COST platform (or creating an account if needed) and completing the electronic application form.
Young researchers and innovators (YRIs, formerly called ECIs) and researchers from Inclusiveness Target Countries are particularly encouraged to apply.
The complete details of the call and the application documents are available on the ENFiber website.
For further information, applicants may contact the ENFiber STSM Coordination Team at agoncalves@morecolab.pt.
