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EARMA, a community at the heart of the European Research Area (ERA), organises its 2026 conference in May 2026 in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The association is opening a Conference Widening Bursary which is intended for motivated applicants from a broad geographical coverage.
Deadline: 7 January 2026
The grants (6 x €800) are open specifically to applicants who are:
- Not EARMA members (up to three available).
- New EARMA members (up to three available).
Both categories are aimed at applicants from:
- Widening countries (List HERE)
- Third countries associated with Horizon Europe (List HERE)
- Low-income or lower-middle income economies (List HERE – please note that not all countries listed on the webpage are eligible, just those under the mentioned lists)
Up to six (6) awards of €800 are available. The award is intended to support the costs of participation in the EARMA Annual Conference, and may be used for travel, accommodation, and participation fees. Each award is provided as a single lump-sum payment. Payment will be made only once the required final report has been submitted and accepted. No detailed justification of costs is required.
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be from widening countries, third countries associated with Horizon Europe, or low-/lower-middle income economies, as outlined in the linked lists above
- Not hold grants in consecutive years or two grants in the same calendar year
- Not be a member of the Board or Awards Expert Group (ineligible for three years after their term)
Additional criteria for new-member applicants:
- Be a current EARMA member (individual or institutional) in good standing
- Hold an active EARMA membership in the following year
For more information about the selection criteria and the application process, please refer to the source page of this announcement: https://earma.org/join-earma/grant-awards/earma-conference-widening-bursary-2026/