FuseNet Support of Master Students in attending Educational Events

FuseNet offers cascade funding under EUROfusion (Grant Agreement No. 101052200) to support Master students to attend short fusion-related educational events such as master classes, summer schools and short training activities. Total call budget is €25,000 and individual support covers fixed travel contributions (distance-based) and subsistence lump sums for events lasting between one day and two weeks, with a per-student lifetime support cap of €5,000 across schemes. Eligible applicants are individual Master students registered at FuseNet member universities or attending events at FuseNet member institutes located in EUROfusion member states, and conferences are excluded unless the student has their own contribution. Applications are submitted via the FuseNet website on a single-stage rolling basis from 18 February 2026 until 31 December 2026 and must be lodged at least two weeks before the event start, with decisions typically communicated within two weeks.

What it funds

Scope

Financial support for Master students to attend short-term fusion-related educational activities (master classes, summer schools, other short training events). Regular conferences are excluded unless the student presents a contribution.

Eligible applicants:Master students registered at a FuseNet member university and/or seeking training at a FuseNet member host; both the home university and the event must be located in a EUROfusion member state.

1. 1Funding covers fixed travel support (scaled by distance) and subsistence support (scaled by event duration).
2. 2Events must have a dominant educational character and run at a university group, research institute in a EUROfusion member state, or FuseNet member institute.
3. 3Apply via the FuseNet portal at least 2 weeks before the event start; event must start within 6 months of application.

Submission is managed on the FuseNet website; applications are evaluated by the FuseNet Executive Office. In cases of eligibility doubt the Academic Council is consulted and its decision is final. Use institutional email for communications. ¹

Footnotes

1. 1Full terms, details on distances, subsistence rates and the application form are on the FuseNet scheme page: fusenet.eu.

This is a cascade funding opportunity under the EUROfusion programme to financially support Master students to attend short, fusion-related educational activities hosted outside their home organisation. Eligible activities include Master classes, summer schools, and other short-term events with a dominant educational character. Conferences are generally excluded unless the student has their own contribution at the event. Applications are submitted via the FuseNet website and evaluated by the FuseNet Executive Office. Decisions are typically communicated within two weeks of a complete submission. Reference materials and the application link are available on the FuseNet page Educational events for MSc students funding and on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal listing for this cascade call FuseNet Educational Events Funding EU F&T Portal Call Page ¹.

Key facts

Eligibility and scope

Eligible Applicant Types:Individual Master students. Specifically, students registered at universities that are FuseNet members and/or students seeking to attend educational activities hosted by FuseNet members, provided that both the home university and the educational event are located in one of the EUROfusion member states. Activities must be fusion-related and educational in nature.

Consortium Requirement:Single applicant. Applications are made by individual Master students; consortia are not required.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility):EUROfusion member states. Both the student’s home university and the educational event host must be located in a EUROfusion member state. The activity must take place at a university group or research institute in a EUROfusion member state or at a FuseNet member institute. Information about EUROfusion membership is provided by EUROfusion EUROfusion Members Overview ².

Target Sector:Fusion energy, nuclear fusion research and training, higher education, and skills development. The scheme specifically supports educational training activities in fusion science and technology.

Funding and support

Funding Type:Grant via cascade funding. Support is provided as lump-sum style contributions to travel (fixed amount depending on travel distance) and subsistence (fixed amount depending on duration). Precise unit amounts are defined in the scheme’s terms and conditions on the FuseNet website ¹.

Nature of Support:Money. Beneficiaries receive financial contributions for travel and subsistence to participate in eligible educational activities.

Funding Amount:Total call budget is €25,000. Individual award amounts are determined by fixed scales for travel distance and event duration and are not specified numerically in the public summary. Applicants should consult the FuseNet terms and conditions for detailed amounts ¹.

Application

Application Type:Open call with single-stage submission, managed on a rolling basis until the final deadline. Applications must be submitted at least two weeks before the start of the educational event, and the event must start no later than six months after application.

Application Stages:1 stage. Submission and evaluation occur in a single step. A decision is typically communicated by email within two weeks of complete submission.

Submission and Evaluation Process:Applications are submitted via the FuseNet website. The FuseNet Executive Office evaluates the submissions. In cases of doubt regarding eligibility, the Executive Office consults the FuseNet Academic Council in writing. The Academic Council’s decision is final and binding. Applicants are typically notified by email within two weeks after complete submission.

Implementation details and timing

Project Stage:Training and education. The support covers participation in short-duration educational activities in fusion, not R&D projects. Expected participation duration ranges from 1 day to 2 weeks.

When and Where Activities Can Occur:The activity must take place at a university group or research institute in a EUROfusion member state or at a FuseNet member institute. The application must be submitted at least two weeks before the event’s start, and the event must start no later than six months after the application date.

Additional requirements and conditions

• Eligible events must have a dominant educational character, such as fusion Master classes and summer schools.
• Conferences are excluded unless the Master student has their own contribution at the event, as defined in the terms and conditions.
• Both the home university and the event host must be located in EUROfusion member states.
• The student should use their institutional email in all communications.
• Support consists of a fixed travel contribution based on distance and a fixed subsistence contribution based on duration.
• Activities must be hosted by a university group or research institute in EUROfusion member states or by a FuseNet member institute.
• Applications must be complete and submitted at least two weeks before the event start date; events must start within six months of the application.

Co-funding Requirement:Not explicitly stated. The scheme provides fixed contributions for travel and subsistence, which may or may not cover full costs; applicants should consult the terms and conditions for details on reimbursement rules and any caps ¹.

Success Rates:Not specified in the public information. No historical selection rate or expected success probability is provided.

Templates and documents

Applicants should use the materials provided on the FuseNet website, which include the application link, terms and conditions (last updated on 26/01/2026), and a claims form for reimbursement. While the portal summary does not reproduce the full templates, the FuseNet page indicates the presence of downloadable documents and an online workflow. Applicants are instructed to use their institutional email. Access the official documentation and form entry points here: Educational events for MSc students funding FuseNet Educational Events Funding ¹.

1. 1Review the eligibility criteria on the FuseNet page and confirm that both your home university and the event host meet the EUROfusion and FuseNet membership/location requirements.
2. 2Prepare event details, including title, host institution, location, dates, and evidence of the event’s educational character; if a conference with your own contribution, prepare proof per terms and conditions.
3. 3Check travel distance and event duration to understand applicable fixed travel and subsistence support scales as defined in the terms and conditions.
4. 4Submit the online application via the FuseNet website at least two weeks before the event start date, ensuring the event will start within six months of application.
5. 5Await the decision by email, typically within two weeks of complete submission.
6. 6After attending, follow the claims form instructions on the FuseNet website to request reimbursement according to the scheme’s rules.

Mentioned countries or regions

Region referenced:EUROfusion member states. No individual countries are explicitly listed in the call text. For context on participating countries and members, consult EUROfusion’s members overview EUROfusion Members Overview ².

How to apply

1. 1Go to the FuseNet application page: Educational events for MSc students funding FuseNet Educational Events Funding.
2. 2Read the terms and conditions and ensure you use your institutional email for all communications.
3. 3Complete and submit your application online at least two weeks before the event start date.
4. 4Ensure the event starts within six months of your application date.
5. 5Monitor your email for the decision, typically issued within two weeks of a complete submission.
6. 6Upon completion of the event, submit the claims form as instructed on the FuseNet site to receive the fixed travel and subsistence support.

Comprehensive categorisation answers

Eligible Applicant Types:Individual Master students enrolled at universities, with conditions tied to FuseNet membership of the home or host institution and location within EUROfusion member states.

Funding Type:Grant provided through cascade funding from the EUROfusion project, disbursed as fixed contributions for travel and subsistence.

Consortium Requirement:Single applicant; no consortium required.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility):EUROfusion member states. Both the home university and the educational event must be located within EUROfusion member states, and the host must be a university group or research institute in those states or a FuseNet member institute.

Target Sector:Fusion energy and related nuclear fusion science and technology education; higher education; research training.

Mentioned Countries:No specific countries are listed; the region specified is EUROfusion member states.

Project Stage:Training and education stage; participation in short educational events, not R&D implementation.

Funding Amount:Overall call budget: €25,000. Individual awards are defined by fixed scales for travel distance and event duration; exact per-student amounts are not specified in the public summary and are detailed in the terms and conditions.

Application Type:Open call, single-stage, with submissions via the FuseNet website; applications must be lodged at least two weeks before event start and the event must commence within six months of application.

Nature of Support:Money, specifically fixed travel and subsistence support.

Application Stages:1 stage. Submission and evaluation by the FuseNet Executive Office, with a typical decision within two weeks of complete submission. In case of eligibility doubt, the FuseNet Academic Council decides in writing; its decision is final and binding.

Success Rates:Not available; no success rate information is provided.

Co-funding Requirement:Not explicitly stated. The support is provided as fixed contributions; applicants may need to cover any costs beyond these fixed amounts as per the terms and conditions.

Summary

This cascade funding opportunity, managed by FuseNet within the EUROfusion framework, helps Master students from EUROfusion member states participate in short, fusion-focused educational events outside their home institutions. It offers fixed financial contributions for travel and subsistence, calibrated by travel distance and event duration. Applicants must ensure that both their home university and the host are within EUROfusion member states and that the host is a university group or research institute or a FuseNet member institute. The scheme excludes conferences unless the student presents their own contribution. Applications are straightforward, single-stage, and handled via the FuseNet website, with typical decisions issued within two weeks. Timing rules require submission at least two weeks before the event and an event start within six months of application. With a total budget of €25,000 and participation windows from one day to two weeks, the scheme is a practical, focused instrument to build skills and exposure in fusion energy science and technology for Master-level students across EUROfusion member states. For authoritative details, including the terms and conditions and the claims form, applicants should consult FuseNet’s dedicated page and the EU Funding & Tenders Portal listing for this call ¹.

Footnotes

1. 1Primary sources: FuseNet Educational events for MSc students funding page FuseNet Educational Events Funding and EU Funding & Tenders Portal listing EU F&T Portal Call Page.
2. 2EUROfusion membership context and participating countries overview: EUROfusion Members Overview.

This cascade funding opportunity under the EUROfusion project (Grant Agreement No. 101052200) provides financial support to Master students for participating in fusion-related educational events such as Master classes, summer schools, and short-term training activities external to their home organization. Conferences are generally excluded unless the student has their own contribution.

Key Dates and Budget

Opening Date:18 February 2026.

Deadline:31 December 2026, 23:59 Brussels time (single-stage submission).

Total Funding Available:€25,000.

Expected Duration:Between 1 day and 2 weeks.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants are individual Master students meeting all of the following conditions:

• Registered in a Master degree programme at a university that is a FuseNet member, and/or attending an event hosted by a FuseNet member institute.
• Both the home university and the educational event located in EUROfusion member states Link Title.
• Event must be fusion-related with a dominant educational character, held at a university group or research institute in an EUROfusion member state or FuseNet member institute.
• Application submitted at least 2 weeks before the event start, with the event starting no later than 6 months after application.
• Use institutional email for all communication.

Note:Overall support limit per student across internships and educational events is €5,000 during their study career ¹.

Financial Support Details

Support consists of fixed amounts for travel (based on single-way distance) and subsistence (based on duration). Exact rates follow standard unit costs similar to Erasmus+.

Subsistence support is a lump sum based on event duration (up to 2 weeks max). No actual receipts required; fixed unit costs apply. Travel support void if other public funding covers travel. Combined support cannot exceed limits when other funding is received.

Application and Evaluation Process

1. 1Submit application via FuseNet website FuseNet Application.
2. 2FuseNet Executive Office evaluates eligibility; decisions communicated by email within 2 weeks.
3. 3In case of eligibility doubts, Academic Council of FuseNet consulted (final decision binding).
4. 4First-come, first-served until budget exhausted.

Terms and conditions available at FuseNet site (last updated 26/01/2026) Terms and Conditions. Primary EU portal: EU Funding Portal.

Background and Context

Funded through EUROfusion consortium under EURATOM-2021, implementing the European Roadmap to Fusion Energy. FuseNet, with ~65 members (universities, research centres, companies), coordinates fusion education across Europe.

Footnotes

1. 1Derived from related FuseNet internship terms, applicable across schemes as per support limits mentioned in educational events documentation.