Short Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) enable TINNET participants to visit an institution or laboratory in another country in the framework of the Action. Their main assumption is to support the individual mobility, strengthen the existing networks and foster collaborations between scientists from different countries. Each mission should specifically contribute to the scientific objectives of the Action (which in our case means it should refer to the different tinnitus subtypes). STSMs create a great possibility for applicants to learn new techniques or gain access to specific instruments and methods not available in their own institutions.
The STSM Officer has been appointed by the MC and is responsible for the setup of Working Group-independent COST tasks related to scientific communication for maintenance of a COST Action specific website and its regular update, and for the organization of the communication between the SC and the WGs.
STSM Announcements
Open Announcements
The COST-TINNET Action ended on April 10, 2018. Therefore we don't announce STSMs any more
STSM Reports
Reports for Grant Period 4 (May 2017 - April 2018)
Reports for Grant Period 3 (May 2016 - April 2017)
Reports for Grant Period 2 (June 2015 - April 2016)
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COST-STSM-BM1306-33747 Malgorzata Wrzosek, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan (PL): |
University of Bergen, Department of Mathematics, Beergen, Norway Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Jan Bulla |
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COST-STSM-BM1306-27502 Malgorzata Wrzosek, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan (PL): Investigating the inter-subject variability of tinnitus masking and residual inhibition with amplitude modulated maskers |
University Aix-Marseille, Laboratory of Integrative and Adaptive Neuroscience, Marseille, France |
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COST-STSM-BM1306-27140 Dominik Güntensperger, University of Zurich (CH): The efficiency of neurofeedback in the treatment of chronic tinnitus |
University of Trento, Center for Mind/Brain Sciences, Ongoing Brain Oscillations and Behaviour Lab, Matarello, Italy |
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COST-STSM-BM1306-27485 Jaime Serquera, Independent, Gandia (ES): Review of Pitch-Match and Ear-Training Methods used for Tinnitus Treatments |
University of Cambridge, Auditory Perception Group, Cambridge, United Kingdom Supervisors: Prof. Brain C.J. Moore (UK), Dr. Winfried Schlee (DE) |
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COST-STSM-BM1306-28912 Lence Miloseva, Goce Delcev University, Stip (MKD): Neuroimaging techniques in the Diagnostif of Tinnitus and rTMS as a Treatment Option |
Paracelsus Private Medical University, Clinic of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Nuremberg, Germany Supervisor: Prof. Kneginja Richter |
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COST-STSM-BM1306-280915 Patrick Neff, University of Zurich, Psychological Institute, Zürich (CH): Auditory alpha retrainment for tinnitus relief |
University Hospital Regensburg, Department for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Regensburg, Germany Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Berthold Langguth, Dr. Martin Schecklmann, Dr. Winfried Schlee |
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COST-STSM-BM1306-29703 Galina Jokovic, University Hospital Dr. Dragisa Misovic-Dedinje, Belgrade (SRB): Multidisciplinary Approach to Diagnose and Treat Subtypes of Tinnitus |
Tinnitus Center, European Hospital, Rome, Italy Supervisor: Dr. Alessandra Fioretti |
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COST-STSM-BM1306-30328 Jan Bulla, University of Bergen, Dept of Mathematics, Bergen (NOR): Time-series and panel data analysis applied to the Tinnitus Database |
University Hospital Regensburg, Department for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Regensburg, Germany Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Berthold Langguth, Dr. Martin Schecklmann, Dr. Winfried Schlee |
Reports for Grant Period 1 (June 2014 - May 2015)
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COST-STSM-BM1306-25275 Martin Holding, MRC Institute of Hearing Research, Nottingham (UK): Modulatory effects of tDCS on neural activity during and after acoustic stimulation assessed by MEG |
University of Trento, Center for Mind/Brain Sciences, Ongoing Brain Oscillations and Behaviour Lab, Mattarello, Italy |
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COST-STSM-BM1306-21958 Malgorzata Wrzosek, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan (PL): Investigating the inter-subject variability of tinnitus masking from psychophysical tuning curves |
University Aix-Marseille, Laboratory of Integrative and Adaptive Neuroscience, Marseille, France Supervisor: Prof. Arnaud Norena |
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COST-STSM-BM1306-27076 Petra Brüggemann, Charite University Hospital, Berlin (DE): Developing expertise in systematic review methodology and strengthening European collaboration across TINNET |
National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Nottingham Hearing Biomedical Research Unit, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK http://www.hearing.nihr.ac.uk/ Supervisor: Prof. Deborah Hall |
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COST-STSM-BM1306-25143 |
National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Nottingham Hearing Biomedical Research Unit, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK http://www.hearing.nihr.ac.uk/ Supervisor: Prof. Deborah Hall |
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COST-STSM-BM1306-25064 Agnieszka Szczepek, Charite University Hospital, Berlin (DE): Developing expertise in systematic review methodology and strengthening European collaboration across TINNET |
National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Nottingham Hearing Biomedical Research Unit, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK http://www.hearing.nihr.ac.uk/ Supervisor: Prof. Deborah Hall |
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COST-STSM-BM1306-21993 David Riedl, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck (AT): Multidisciplinary approach to diagnose and treat subtypes of tinnitus WG 1 Clinical: Establishment of a standard for patient assessment and characterization |
Tinnitus Center, European Hospital, Rome, Italy http://www.tinnituscenter.it Supervisor: Dr. Alessandra Fioretti |
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COST-STSM-BM1306-24440 Dimitri Kikidis, University of Athens, ENT Clinic, Athens (EL): Multidisciplinary approach to diagnose and treat subtypes of tinnitus |
Tinnitus Center, European Hospital, Rome, Italy http://www.tinnituscenter.it Supervisor: Dr. Alessandra Fioretti |
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COST-STSM-BM1306-21464 Petteri Hyvärinen, Helsinki University Central Hospital Department of Audiology, Helsinki (FI): Study of transcranial electrical brain stimulation (tES) methods with MEG in tinnitus |
University of Trento, Center for Mind/Brain Sciences, Ongoing Brain Oscillations and Behaviour Lab, Mattarello, Italy |
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COST-STSM-BM1306-22009 Patrick Neff, University of Zurich, Psychological Institute, Zürich (CH): Detecting structural changes in tinnitus subtypes |
University Hospital Regensburg, Department for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Regensburg, Germany Supervisors: PD Dr. Berthold Langguth, Dr. Martin Schecklmann, Dr. Winfried Schlee |
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COST-STSM-BM1306-20869 Jaime Serquera, Independent, Gandia (ES): Comparing auditory stimulation effects in different tinnitus subtypes |
University Hospital Regensburg, Department for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Regensburg, Germany Supervisors: PD Dr. Berthold Langguth, Dr. Martin Schecklmann, Dr. Winfried Schlee |
Details about STSMs
How long does the STSM last?
Typically one scientific mission lasts 5 – 90 days, Early Stage Researchers (ESR – researcher in the start phase of his/her career with at least the PhD and up to 8 years of experience after the PhD) can extend the duration of the mission beyond the 90 days (91-180 days). All STSMs need to be carried out in their entirety within a single grant period (now we are in the forth - and last - Grant Period, which means that current missions must take place between May 2017 and April 2018).
Will I get financial support?
Yes. The grant size depends on the duration of your stay and the average living costs in the country of your choice. A maximum EUR 2 500 in total can be afforded to the regular STSM grantee and EUR 3 500 to the ESR STSM grantee (for a duration of more than 91 days).
Check if you can apply:
If you are a postgraduate student, an Early Stage Researcher or an employee from a TINNET- affiliated institution (e.g. a clinician working there with people suffering from tinnitus) or legal entity, you are in the right place.
Please try to find your country in the list below:
| Participating Countries | Near Neighbour Countries (NNC) | International Partner Countries (IPC) - RTSM |
| Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, fYR Macedonia, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom | Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Egypt, Georgia, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Palestinian Authority, Russia, Syria, Tunisia and Ukraine | Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa |
If your country belongs to the Participating Countries or the NCC, you can apply for the STSM. If you are from the IPC you should choose so called reciprocal mission – RSTSM (see description below). In situation when your country is not in a list, you are very welcomed to join the Action (for more details see "Becoming a Participant").
What are RSTSMs?
Reciprocal STSMs are missions, which are aimed at enhancing the potential impact of global networking and fostering knowledge creation and exchange between scientists in COST Actions with host institutions in International Partner Countries (IPC) that benefiting from a reciprocal agreement with COST (that means Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa). Reciprocal missions are possible only between Participating Countries and IPC.
How to apply?
In the beginning you should contact the Host Institution. You can find the actual STSM Announcements on our website. The STSM Candidate Institutions may be also interested in cooperation with you, express simply your interest. When you obtain the written agreement of host, you can submit your online application https://e-services.cost.eu/stsm. Send the completed file as e-mail attachment together with the necessary supporting documents (CV, full work plan, list of publications, motivation letter, letter of support from the home institution etc.) to the STSM Team (
After the STSM
Your mission is completed. The last task for you is to submit the short scientific report (send it to
- Purpose of your mission
- Description of the work carried out during a mission
- Description of the main results obtained
- Future collaboration with the host institution (if applicable)
- Foreseen publications/articles resulting from a mission (if applicable)
- Confirmation by the host institution of the successful execution of your mission
- And other comments (if any).
Please remember that this is a very important step. The failure to submit or a submission exceeding 30 days will effectively cancel the grant.
Important remarks
Grantees must make their own arrangements for all health, social, personal security and pension matters. Take care of this before your departure.
During an STSM neither the MC, nor the COST Office nor the Grant Holder may be considered as an employer.
Contact:
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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