What is Short-Term Scientific Mission?

STSM are missions or exchange visits by young researchers aimed at strengthening the existing scientific networks within the Actions by allowing researchers to visit an institution or laboratory in another COST country.
STSM schemes foster collaboration between research partners and help them to learn a new technique or to make measurements using instruments and/or methods not available in their own institution/laboratory.
They are particularly intended for young scientists.
The scheme also can serve the Action itself by filling research gaps in areas that need more precise and on demand evaluations and studies.