ETAG Travel and Collaboration Grant Scheme for Ukraine's integration into the European Research Area
Verified by the editorial team 29 September 2026
Updated Source switched to the ETAG page; application language is English; rolling intake until 15 Oct 2027
Summary
Up to EUR 1,500 per participant for Ukrainian researchers to attend Horizon Europe matchmaking events or make short visits to Estonia. A university or research institution applies on a rolling basis, and trips must take place by 15 October 2027.
About the call
On 10 August 2026 the Estonian Research Council (ETAG) launched a travel and collaboration grant scheme for Ukrainian higher education and research institutions. It aims to foster Estonian-Ukrainian research partnerships, the preparation of joint Horizon Europe proposals and the participation of Ukrainian institutions in consortia. The scheme is funded by the ESTERA-UA project through ESTDEV, the Estonian Centre for International Development.
Two activities are supported: attending Horizon Europe matchmaking events in Member States or Associated Countries, and short visits to Estonia to prepare a joint proposal or attend a scientific event. Each participant can be supported once per activity type. The grant reimburses documented costs up to EUR 1,500: economy flights, train or bus, local transport, accommodation, visas, insurance, registration fees and per diems of up to EUR 75. Decisions are made within 30 days.
Who can apply
- Ukrainian higher education and research institutions of any ownership
- Participants are their researchers and staff preparing Horizon Europe proposals
- Ukrainian citizens or persons permanently residing in Ukraine
What the funds are for
- Economy flights, train and bus tickets
- Accommodation, visas and insurance
- Event registration fees
- Per diems of up to EUR 75 a day
What is not funded
- Costs already covered from other sources
Documents required
Forms and templates are on the call page
How to apply
- 1Complete the application form in English
- 2Have it signed with a qualified e-signature by the head of the institution
- 3Email it to etag@etag.ee before the trip
- 4After the trip submit the travel claim and feedback forms
Questions and answers
- How many times can one participant receive ETAG support?
- Once per activity type. There are two types: attending Horizon Europe matchmaking events and short visits to Estonia.
- Which costs does the ETAG grant reimburse?
- Economy flights, train or bus, local transport, accommodation, visas, insurance, registration fees and per diems of up to EUR 75. Costs already covered from other sources are not reimbursed.
Change history
- Updated: Source switched to the ETAG page; application language is English; rolling intake until 15 Oct 2027
Donor contacts
Email: etag@etag.ee
