Short-term missions (STMS)
EUP AH&W Short-term missions (STMs) 2026
The European Partnership for Animal Health and Welfare (EUP AH&W) invites Early Career Researchers (from PhD candidates up to six years post-PhD) at member institutions to apply for the 2nd Short-Term Missions (STMs)!
STMs offer small travel grants to spark collaboration, share cutting-edge expertise, and harness facilities across Europe strengthening research and building vibrant professional networks in animal health and welfare.
Contribute to one of our priority areas:
- Surveillance & risk assessment
- New methodologies & assessment tools
- Farm management & welfare guidelines
- Vaccines & treatments
- Socio-economic impacts of animal health
Apply from 1st December 2025. Deadline 13th February 2026.
If you have any questions about this call or are unable to access the application forms, please contact us at:
eupahw-communications@surrey.ac.uk

EUP AH&W Short-term missions (STMs)
The EUP AH&W provides small grants for Short-Term Missions (STMs) with the aim of sharing scientific expertise, methodologies, equipment, and facilities to harmonise the existing approaches and methodologies within the large EUP AH&W. They aim to drive research forward in a collaborative and non-duplicative fashion to strengthen both the scientific capacity within the EUP AH&W, and promote Animal Health and Welfare across Europe. Additionally, STMs serve as a platform for creating and consolidating professional networks, fostering mutual trust among researchers and institutions, and establishing a strong foundation for future collaborative efforts.
For further details or questions, please contact eupahw-communications(a)surrey.ac.uk.

