Call for Participation in International Conferences on Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability
Objectives
EU-CONEXUS supports the attendance of relevant international conferences on Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability topics in order to:
- Present research results and technological developments;
- Expand the network and increase visibility of the Alliance.
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 Universitรฉ, 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, PhD students and research managers from the nine EU-CONEXUS partner universities.
WHAT*:
Conference participation involving contributions such as presentations, lectures, posters, session chairing, committee or panel membership, round table discussions, and consortium matchmaking events or research summer schools related to SmUCS topics.
DURATION:
Approximately 4 days (excluding travel time).
*Events within or outside Europe are both eligible. Events held in the applicantโs home country are also eligible.
Application
The applicant shall submit:
- Application form with contact details, scope of the conference, personal contribution, and description of the possible benefits for the EU-CONEXUS alliance;
- Acceptance of the conference abstract (if applicable);
- CV.
The applications can be submitted to internationalconference@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
- Overall Objectives and Expected Impact of the Participation
- Benefits for the Researcherโs Career
- Partnerships, Collaborative Efforts, and Added Value for the EU-CONEXUS Consortium
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 given in EU-CONEXA Travelling Rules serves as reference for mobilities within Europe.
Mobilities with higher cost expectations (e.g., travel to non-European countries or high registration fees) will be evaluated by EU-CONEXA individually. Financial support includes transportation, accommodation and conference fees. 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 invited experts 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.
