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Virtual Networking Tools (VNT)
are tools that COST has made available to facilitate virtual networking in order to:
- support individual mobility
- strengthen existing networks
- fostering collaboration between COST Action participants
There are two types of VNT grants: Virtual networking support (VNS) grants and virtual mobility (VM) grants
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Who can apply?
VNS and VM applicants from participating COST countries and MC observers from near neighboring countries NNCs shall be engaged in an official research program as:
- a PhD Student
- postdoctoral fellow
- can be employed by, or affiliated to, an institution, organization or legal entity, which has within its remit a clear association with performing research
HOW to APPLY and more information can be downloaded here
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