Cyberactioning FSTP Call – Graduation Week Mobility Grants 2026 (MICAC Cohort 1)
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The Master in International Cybersecurity and Cyberintelligence (MICAC) is a joint Master’s programme delivered within the Arqus European University Alliance, involving the University of Granada, the University of Minho, the University of Padua and Vilnius University. The programme combines advanced academic training with international mobility, aiming to equip students with specialised skills in cybersecurity and cyberintelligence. Within this framework, the MICAC Graduation Week constitutes a key academic milestone of the programme. It brings together students, academic staff and partners for a week of intensive activities, including thesis-related work, final academic exercises and programme-level events. Participation in the Graduation Week requires the physical presence of students at the University of Minho, where the activities are hosted. This mobility component is an essential part of the academic structure of the programme and contributes to the achievement of its learning outcomes. The present FSTP scheme aims to support this mobility by providing financial assistance to students, facilitating their participation in the Graduation Week and ensuring equal access to this key programme activity, in line with the objectives of the Cyberactioning project and the Digital Europe Programme. This call (as well as the financial support that will be provided through it) is NOT an EU action. This call is launched solely by Universoty of Minho. The financial support to the selected successful applicants will be provided directly by University of Minho in its own name and under its own responsibility. University of Minho’s own responsibility includes the preparation and drafting of this call as well as the selection of successful applicants that will receive the said financial support. The publication of this call in the EU Funding & Tenders Portal is made solely for information purposes with the aim to increase the visibility of this call to the general public, including to potential applicants (i.e. students). The said publication shall not be construed as direct or indirect approval of the content and conditions of this call by the relevant EU authorities or as any form of waiver from the above-described responsibility of University of Minho.
Beneficiary & submission
Applications must be submitted by email to recrutamento@algoritmi.uminho.pt, in accordance with the internal procedures defined by the University of Minho, and must include the Application Form (Annex I) duly completed and signed. The University of Minho may request additional documentation where necessary to verify the information provided by the applicants.
Upon receipt of the applications, the University of Minho will carry out a verification process to ensure that applicants meet all the requirements and eligibility conditions established in this call, including enrolment in the MICAC programme, compliance with the Digital Europe Programme eligibility rules, and commitment to participate in the Cyberactioning Graduation Week.
Grants will be awarded to applicants who fully meet the eligibility criteria and conditions defined in this call. The assessment process is limited to the verification of compliance with these conditions and does not involve a comparative evaluation between applicants.
In the event that the number of applicants meeting the eligibility criteria exceeds the available budget, objective criteria ensuring equal treatment and transparency will be applied in accordance with the governance framework of the Cyberactioning project.
The final list of selected beneficiaries will be formally approved by the University of Minho and communicated individually to applicants through the institutional channels defined for this purpose.
Full call and annexes available at: https://algoritmi.uminho.pt/open-positions/
This call (as well as the financial support that will be provided through it) is NOT an EU action. This call is launched solely by Universoty of Minho. The financial support to the selected successful applicants will be provided directly by University of Minho in its own name and under its own responsibility. University of Minho’s own responsibility includes the preparation and drafting of this call as well as the selection of successful applicants that will receive the said financial support. The publication of this call in the EU Funding & Tenders Portal is made solely for information purposes with the aim to increase the visibility of this call to the general public, including to potential applicants (i.e. students). The said publication shall not be construed as direct or indirect approval of the content and conditions of this call by the relevant EU authorities or as any form of waiver from the above-described responsibility of University of Minho.
Further information
The grants aim to support the physical mobility of MICAC students participating in the Cyberactioning Graduation Week, a mandatory academic activity within the programme.
Each selected student will receive a lump sum of €1,100 to contribute to mobility-related costs.
The grant may be paid in advance; however, payment remains strictly conditional upon the effective participation in the Graduation Week. In case of non-attendance, the full amount must be reimbursed.
The call is published and managed by the University of Minho and complies with the provisions of the Cyberactioning Grant Agreement and FSTP requirements.
Full call and annexes available at: https://algoritmi.uminho.pt/open-positions/
Eligibility for this cascade funding scheme is determined by the rules and eligibility conditions of the Digital Europe Programme. Therefore, only applicants who meet the eligibility requirements applicable under the Digital Europe Programme may be considered eligible for financial support.