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The fund will provide financial support for ECSB members to organize or host a seminar, workshop, colloquium, policy forum or other event that is broadly consistent with the mission of the ECSB.</p> <h3></h3> <h3><strong>Application Process</strong></h3> <p><strong>Applications must be submitted to ECSB by April 26, 2024</strong><strong>.</strong></p> <p>Successful applicants will be notified, latest by May 31, 2024.</p> <p>Your application will be assessed by a dedicated committee and by members of the ECSB board.</p> <p>All funded activity will be publicised on the ECSB website and through our social media channels. You are also advised to publicise them through your own channels.</p> <h3></h3> <h3><strong>Selection criteria</strong></h3> <p>An ECSB supported event must satisfy the following criteria:</p> <ul> <li>The <strong>event must be led by an ECSB member</strong> (lead applicant). Collaboration across institutions and countries is welcome. However, one lead institution must be clearly identified. This institution will be responsible for managing the funding.</li> <li>Events that give participants the possibility of <strong>becoming ECSB members through registration </strong>in the event are preferred. Additionally, the event should be <strong>open for current ECSB members</strong> as well.</li> <li>Events that focus on doctoral, early career but also on mid or advanced career scholars researchers are encouraged.</li> <li>If the event proposed is part of an existing event or conference, or is an established event going on for some years, a <strong>clear rationale of the added value</strong> and <strong>distinct identity</strong> of the event must be provided, justifying the application to the event fund.</li> <li>Events should not coincide with ECSB’s main conferences such as 3E and RENT. At the same time, pathways to the conferences through paper development seminars are encouraged. <strong>Please indicate clearly how your event connects to 3E or RENT.</strong></li> <li>Provide a <strong>report and blog post</strong> on completion of the proposed project/event.</li> <li><strong>The proposed events will take place between July 2024 – July 2025.</strong></li> <li>All funding to be <strong>claimed by August 31<sup>st</sup> </strong></li> <li>Event organizers commit to <strong>co-brand ECSB</strong>. 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