2025 Call for Invitation of External Experts
Objectives
This mobility call aims to:
- Invite excellent researchers on topics of Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability (SmUCS) from outside the Alliance to EU-CONEXUS partner institutions;
- Expand the network of he EU-CONEXUS Alliance;
- Enhance competencies of the EU-CONEXUS research community on SmUCS-related topics.
Background
EU-CONEXUS is a transnational European higher education and research institution for Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability (SmUCS).
The focus of EU-CONEXUS education, research & innovation, and knowledge-sharing activities is on defining, understanding and addressing societal challenges experienced by communities in urban and semi-urbanised coastal regions (rivers, seas and oceans).
Partners of the Alliance are La Rochelle Université, Agricultural University of Athens, Catholic University of Valencia, Klaipeda University, University of Zadar, Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, South East Technological University, University of Rostock and Frederick University.
Eligibility
WHO:
Researchers/experts from institutions (universities, research institutes and companies) outside of the EU-CONEXUS Alliance.
WHAT*:
Research activities that include training or teaching related to research-based learning at EU-CONEXUS universities, or key lectures / keynote speeches delivered at conferences organized by the EU-CONEXUS Alliance.
DURATION**:
Between 3 and 10 working days (not including transfer days). Mobilities of the 2025/2026 call should be realised by 31 October 2026.
* Presentations of the external experts may be made available publicly within EU-CONEXUS as streamed scientific talks/lectures.
** Duration can be less than 3 days for EU-COENXUS conference
Application
Applications must be submitted by the inviting institution.
Applications shall contain:
- Application form with the contact details, objectives, expected results, and working plan;
- CV of the external expert.
The applications can be submitted to externalexperts@eu-conexus.eu any time until 30 June 2026.
Selection process
A review panel consisting of representatives from the partner universities jointly evaluate the applications based on clear criteria. The evaluation will take place on following dates (1 April, 1 July and 1 October 2025; 1 February, 1 April and 1 June in 2026).
The selection is based on criteria guaranteeing a fair evaluation of the applications and does not give priority to any applicant depending on his/her nationality, race, religion or gender.
The following criteria will be considered for the selection of the mobility:
- Relevance to SmUCS Topics
- Quality of Planned Activities and Expected Impact
- Collaboration and Long-Term Value for EU-CONEXUS
- Knowledge Sharing and Dissemination
A full description of the selection criteria can be found here.
Reimbursement
Reimbursement of travel costs will be done according to the internal policy of purchases of EU-CONEXA. EU-CONEXA is a Belgian non-profit association managing common funds for the Alliance members. For more information (maximum refund, required documents, pre-payment etc.), please refer to the EU-CONEXA Travelling Rules. The maximum refund listed in the EU-CONEXA Travelling Rules serves as reference for mobilities within Europe.
Mobilities with higher cost expectations (e.g., travel from non-European countries) will be evaluated by EU-CONEXA individually. Financial support may not be used to cover similar expenses financed by other funds.
Pre-payment of the refund is possible.
It is mandatory for selected candidates to complete an after-mobility survey.
Contact
For more information, please contact eu-conexus@uni-rostock.de
Privacy statement
Each applicant consents to the use of his/her personal data by the EU-CONEXUS Alliance for the purpose of managing the mobility application process and all related administrative procedures. The data may also be used for statistical and reporting purposes within the EU-CONEXUS Alliance and for reporting to the European Commission. In addition, personal data and photos may be used for EU-CONEXUS publicity on its official website and social media channels.
