PHAROS Open Call to host Meetings, a PhD School and the Annual Conference

PHAROS Open Call to host Meetings, a PhD School and the Annual Conference

The COST Action "PHAROS: The multi-messenger physics and astrophysics of neutron stars" (CA16214) is opening a call to support the organization of several scientific meetings, a PhD training school, and the PHAROS Annual Conference, to be held in the period ranging from 2020 May 1st until 2021 April 30th.

To apply, please send a notification email to pharos_applications@ice.csic.es with:

1. Email Subject: specifying for the organization of which event you are applying for, and the proposed city.
2. Please include a scientific summary (maximum 2 pages), with aim and motivation, how and when would you like to plan the event, a preliminary schedule, proposed program with the list of topics, and for the meeting specify to which PHAROS working groups would they be related (see the MoU linked below).
3- A short description (maximum 2 pages) of the Host Institution, in situ facilities and accommodation, availability of public transportation, connection with the airport, etc etc. Please specify the possible (and encouraged) availability of matching funds.

4- A short justification of the requested budget.

"PHAROS strongly encourage plans for outreach activities. Particular attention will be given to equal opportunities, to plans to support young researchers in leading organization roles, and the application from ITC** countries."


We will collect applications until March 5th, 2020. Priority will be given to cheap and easily accessible places. See below for further information, and if in doubt you might send an email to pharos_applications@ice.csic.es for further info.