# Short-Term Conference and Travel Grant

**Funder:** Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
**Deadline:** 4 December 2026
**Duration:** Up to 3 months
**Application:** Single stage online application
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** AM
**Official call:** https://gulbenkian.pt/en/bolsas-lista/short-term-conference-and-travel-grant/
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For students, young academics and researchers based in Armenia (residents or studying there) under 35 to attend international conferences, seminars, short courses or research trips abroad. Preference given to humanities, social sciences, environmental sustainability and climate change topics; fixed award amount paid in euros.

## Summary

The Short-Term Conference and Travel Grant from the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation covers travel for students, young academics and researchers under 35 based in Armenia to attend international conferences, seminars, short courses or research trips abroad. It pays a fixed award in euros and favours applicants working in the humanities, social sciences, environmental sustainability or climate change. Applications are accepted continuously, with a single-stage online form and no fixed annual round.

## Who should apply

- Students, young academics and researchers under 35
- Applicants who reside in or study in Armenia
- Researchers working in humanities, social sciences, environmental sustainability or climate change
- Those invited to or planning an international conference, seminar, short course or research trip abroad

## Key dates

- Continuous call, applications reviewed on a rolling basis, next deadline 4 December 2026
- Single-stage online application
- Trips or activities of up to 3 months

## Tips for applicants

- Since the call is continuous, apply as soon as your conference or trip is confirmed rather than waiting for a fixed round.
- Frame your topic around humanities, social sciences or climate/environmental themes where possible, as these areas are preferred.
- Because the award is a fixed euro amount, budget your actual trip costs against it rather than requesting a variable sum.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the Gulbenkian Short-Term Conference and Travel Grant?

Students, young academics and researchers under 35 who reside in or study in Armenia.

### What does this grant cover?

It funds travel abroad for international conferences, seminars, short courses or research trips, lasting up to 3 months, with a fixed award paid in euros.

### Is there a deadline for this grant?

The call runs continuously with no fixed annual deadline; the next listed cutoff is 4 December 2026.

### How many stages does the application process have?

It is a single-stage online application.

### Does this grant favor a specific research topic?

Preference is given to applicants in the humanities, social sciences, environmental sustainability or climate change.

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