STSM

The aim of a Short-Term Scientific Mission (STSM) shall be to contribute to the scientific objectives of the LARVANET COST Action, and preferentially shall directly contribute to one of the specific objectives set by one of the

These Missions are aimed at strengthening the existing networks by allowing scientists to go to an institution or laboratory in another COST Country to foster collaboration, to learn a new technique or to take measurements using instruments and/or methods not available in their own institution/laboratory. They are particularly intended for young scientists. Only persons working at COST members countries can apply for STSM Missions.

STSMs shall have a minimum duration of one week (5 working days), and maximum 3 months (6 months for Early Stage Researchers)

There will be at least two calls per year for LARVANET STSMs.

Call open:
The COST network "LarvaNet" is pleased to announce the second call for 2011 STSM applications is now open. We encourage all potential applicants to consider the objectives of LarvaNet and to apply according to the

Deadline for applications: 31^st of October 2011.
Missions which are approved for funding in that call have to be accomplished until the 31^st of December 2011.

The following documents are required for a valid application:

COST STSM application form and registration (including short CV),
see
Project proposal with details on the working plan (free text);
Financial request justification;
A letter of motivation;
Invitation from the host institution;

For further calls, please visit this site again.

Please note that

the application together with the MC approval shall be submitted to the STSM chair at least 6 weeks before the mission starts; in any case, please first.
after completion of the STSM the grantee is required to submit to the Host and MC Action's STSM coordinator a short scientific report on the visit within 4 weeks after his stay, including a summary of the results which will be published at the LarvaNet website;
that each publication which was produced with support of a STSM has to acknowledge the support of the COST Action FA0801, (LarvaNet).

In cases of uncertainties if the purpose of an STSM would fit to the objectives of the Network, please contact the STSM Chair prior to the official registration for an STSM. The following list is supposed to give some directions on the diversity of topics which were approved for funding in the last two STSM calls:

Thermal plasticity of expression of key myogenic genes during early development of Senegalese sole;

Eicosanoid production in fish larvae fed graded arachidonic acid levels;

Feeding of larval Gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata L.) with free-living nematodes (Rhabditida);

Preparation of microdiets varying in protein hydrolysates for larvae of Sparus aurata;

Ontogeny of primordial germ cells (PGCs) and spermatogonia in Solea senegalensis larvae;

Expression analysis and localization of vasa transcript in developmental stages of Sparus aurata and Solea senegalensis;

Effects of dietary arachidonic acid levels on genes involved in the stress response in fish larvae

White muscle growth predictors: comparison between muscle fiber numbers and molecular markers

Evaluation of skeletal quality in early stages of the meagre (Argyrosomus regius)

Early life history traits of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua): Disentangling the magnitude of maternal and family effects

Short summaries of the outcome of the funded applications will be presented soon.

In short, to apply for a STSM you need to:

2) Send a full CV, detailed Work Plan, including a Gantt chart, acceptance letter by host institution, and financial request justification to the STSM coordinator: Dr. Bernd Ueberschaer

For full information consult the

Please have also a look at the evaluation criteria at the

	COST Action FA0801 LarvaNet
Critical success factors for fish larval production in European Aquaculture: a multidisciplinary network
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