FuseNet Support of Master Students in attending Educational Events

The FuseNet Support of Master Students is a grant opportunity provided under the EUROfusion project, aimed at facilitating Master students' participation in educational activities related to fusion energy. This initiative falls under the EU's Horizon Europe program, specifically under the grant agreement number 101052200.

Eligible applicants must be Master students registered at universities that are members of FuseNet. They may also seek to attend educational events organized by FuseNet member institutions. Both the home university and the host event must be located in countries that are part of the EUROfusion member states, which primarily include EU countries.

The funding type is a grant aimed at covering fixed amounts for travel and subsistence, depending on travel distance and duration of stay. It provides a total budget of 25,000 EUR for this support scheme. The funding primarily supports participation in fusion Master classes, summer schools, and other short-term educational events. However, conferences must be excluded unless the student contributes to the event.

The application process is relatively straightforward. Students must submit their applications via the FuseNet website at least two weeks before the educational event starts, which must occur within six months of the application date. The submission process adheres to a single-stage model, and applications will be evaluated by the FuseNet Executive Office. Decisions regarding funding will typically be communicated within two weeks after complete submission. In cases where there is doubt regarding eligibility, the FuseNet Executive Office consults the Academic Council of FuseNet.

The application period opens on February 5, 2025, and the deadline for submissions is December 31, 2025, at 22:59 Brussels time. Participation in the educational event is expected to span between 1 day and 2 weeks.

Overall, this grant aims to support the training and education of the next generation of fusion scientists and engineers within the framework of EUROfusion, providing valuable opportunities for Master students to engage in educational activities outside their own institutions.

The FuseNet Support of Master Students in attending Educational Events is a funding opportunity provided under the EUROfusion project, which falls under the Euratom-Adhoc-2021-2027 topic. The full name of the EU funded project is Implementation of activities described in the Roadmap to Fusion during Horizon Europe through a joint programme of the members of the EUROfusion consortium. The grant agreement number is 101052200.

The opening date for submissions is February 5, 2025, and the deadline for submission is December 31, 2025, at 22:59 Brussels time. The deadline model is single-stage. The expected duration of participation is between 1 day and 2 weeks. The total funding available is 25,000.00 EUR.

This support scheme aims to facilitate Master students' participation in educational activities outside their own organizations. It supports participation in fusion Master classes, summer schools, and other short-term events with a dominant educational character. Conferences are excluded unless the Master student has their own contribution at the event, as detailed in the terms and conditions.

Eligible applicants are Master students registered at universities that are FuseNet members and/or are seeking to attend educational activities at hosts that are FuseNet members. Both the home university and the educational event must be located in one of the countries that are part of the EUROfusion member states. The financial support includes a fixed amount for travel (depending on distance) and subsistence (depending on duration). The training activity must take place at a university group or research institute in one of the EUROfusion member states or at a FuseNet member institute.

Applications must be submitted via the FuseNet website at least 2 weeks before the start of the educational event. The educational event must start no later than 6 months after the application date.

The FuseNet Executive Office evaluates the submitted applications. Decisions are typically communicated to the student via email within 2 weeks after complete submission. In cases of doubt regarding eligibility, the FuseNet Executive Office consults the Academic Council of FuseNet. The decision of the Academic Council of FuseNet is final and binding.

The application link and the terms and conditions can be found on the FuseNet website: https://fusenet.eu/education/support/educational-events.

In summary, this opportunity provides financial support to Master students in the field of fusion energy to attend educational events such as master classes and summer schools within the EUROfusion member states. The funding covers travel and subsistence costs, with specific conditions regarding the affiliation of the student's university and the event's host institution to the FuseNet network. The application process is managed through the FuseNet website, and decisions are made by the FuseNet Executive Office, with the Academic Council providing final decisions on eligibility matters. The goal is to promote education and training in fusion-related topics among Master students.

Eligible Applicant Types: Master students registered at universities that are a FuseNet member and/or are seeking to attend educational activities at hosts that are a FuseNet member are eligible. Both the home university and the educational event must be located in one of the countries that are part of the EUROfusion member states.

Funding Type: Grant. The financial support consists of a fixed amount of travel support (depending on the travel distance) and subsistence support (depending on the duration). This is cascade funding.

Consortium Requirement: Single. Only individual master students can apply.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The home university and the educational event must be located in one of the countries that are part of the EUROfusion member states. The training activity has to take place at a university group or research institute in one of the EUROfusion member states or at a FuseNet member institute.

Target Sector: Education, specifically in the field of fusion energy.

Mentioned Countries: The opportunity is available to students and institutions within the EUROfusion member states. The specific countries are not listed, but the requirement is that they are part of EUROfusion.

Project Stage: The project stage is for students to participate in educational activities such as fusion Master classes, summer schools, and other short-term events. This implies the students are in the education or training stage.

Funding Amount: The total funding available is 25,000 EUR. The financial support consists of a fixed amount of travel support (depending on the travel distance) and subsistence support (depending on the duration). The exact amount per student is variable.

Application Type: Open call. The submission of applications is done via the FuseNet website.

Nature of Support: Money. Beneficiaries will receive financial support in the form of travel and subsistence allowances.

Application Stages: 1. The submission of applications is done via the FuseNet website. 2. The submitted applications are evaluated by the FuseNet Executive Office. 3. Decision to the student will be communicated by email, typically within 2 weeks after complete submission of the application. 4. Only in case of doubt regarding eligibility, the FuseNet Executive Office consults the Academic Council of FuseNet (in written procedure).

Success Rates: The success rate is not explicitly mentioned, but decisions are typically communicated within 2 weeks, suggesting a potentially reasonable success rate, although this is speculative.

Co-funding Requirement: Co-funding is not explicitly mentioned.

Summary:

This opportunity, offered by FuseNet and EUROfusion, provides financial support to Master students for participating in fusion-related educational activities. The program aims to facilitate student involvement in fusion Master classes, summer schools, and other short-term educational events. To be eligible, students must be registered at a FuseNet member university, or attending a FuseNet member host institution, with both the home university and the event located in a EUROfusion member state. The funding covers travel and subsistence costs, with the amount varying based on travel distance and duration of stay. The educational event must take place at a university group or research institute in one of the EUROfusion member states or at a FuseNet member institute. Conferences are excluded unless the student has a contribution to the event. Applications must be submitted at least two weeks before the event's start date, and the event must begin within six months of the application date. The application process is straightforward, involving submission through the FuseNet website, evaluation by the FuseNet Executive Office, and a decision communicated within two weeks. In cases of eligibility doubts, the Academic Council of FuseNet is consulted. The total funding available is 25,000 EUR. This initiative supports the training and education of the next generation of fusion scientists and engineers within the EUROfusion framework. The opening date for submissions is February 5, 2025, and the deadline is December 31, 2025. The expected duration of participation in the educational event should be between 1 day and 2 weeks.