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Grant Analysis

Purpose & Target

This grant provides financial support to students enrolled in or affiliated with the DigiQ network to attend in-person networking events.
The core objective is to enhance the education and networking opportunities for students in the field of quantum technology.
Target recipient type: Individual students.
Target recipient size: N/A, as it targets individuals.
This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on quantum technology education and networking.
Geographic scope: Students must be associated with a DigiQ partner institution located in one of the eligible European countries.
Key filtering criteria for initial screening: Must be a student (current or recent graduate) affiliated with the DigiQ network.
Grant frequency: Recurring until September 30, 2026, when the overall DigiQ program concludes.
Program context: Part of the broader 'Digitally Enhanced European Quantum Technology Master' project (DigiQ), under the 'Specialised education programmes in key capacity areas' topic of the DIGITAL Europe Programme.

Financial Structure

Total consortium funding: 925000.0 EUR available across the entire DigiQ consortium.
Maximum funding per event: 1000.0 EUR per event.
Maximum funding per student: Each student can receive a total of 2000.0 EUR to attend up to two events throughout the program duration.
Eligible costs: Travel expenses (up to 500.0 EUR per event) and accommodation/subsistence (up to 200.0 EUR per day).
Ineligible costs: Not explicitly stated, but implies costs beyond travel, accommodation, and subsistence.
Co-financing/Matching funds: Not required from the student; funding is provided by the student's home, host, or other DigiQ partner institution.
Funding source: Funding is disbursed by individual DigiQ partner institutions.
Payment schedule: Not explicitly detailed, but funding is available throughout the academic year until the program end.
Financial reporting: Students must disclose any previous funding received for networking events during the application process.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Type

Must be an individual student.
Must be currently enrolled in a DigiQ network or committed to joining a DigiQ network at the next possible date.
Alternatively, applicants can be recent graduates of a DigiQ Master program with a network certification.

Geographic Requirements

The student's home institution, host institution, or the institution providing funding must be a DigiQ Partner.
DigiQ partner institutions are located in the following countries: Denmark, Czech Republic, France, Finland, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain.

Affiliation and Certification

Enrollment in a DigiQ network is mandatory.
Recent graduates must possess a DigiQ Master program network certification.

Funding History

Applicants must disclose any previous funding received for attending networking events.

Application Process

Application Process Overview

Network events are advertised by the host institution to relevant DigiQ networks.
Event hosts will indicate if funding is available from them, and specify the application process, eligibility rules, and selection process.
If funding is not available from the event host, DigiQ students should contact their local coordinator to inquire about available funding.

Required Documentation and Materials

Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Motivational letter.

Submission Format and Platform

The specific submission method (e.g., online portal, email) will be communicated by the event host or local coordinator.

Application Deadlines and Program End

Applications for financial support are accepted throughout the academic year.
The program concludes on 2026-09-30, after which all network events will cease.
The latest submission deadline for general consideration is 2026-03-31T17:00:00+00:00.

Review and Selection Process

Eligibility check: Performed by the local representative, verifying enrollment in DigiQ network and partner institution status.
Case-by-case evaluation: If an event is overbooked, the DigiQ mobility panel evaluates applicants based on their activity in the DigiQ environment, academic performance, and motivational letter.
Evaluation based on submitted documents: Candidates are evaluated according to specific criteria including academic performance, motivation letter, CV, background, and learning potential/community service.

Post-Award Requirements

Attendance at a maximum of two in-person networking events per year.
Total funding per student capped at 2000.0 EUR across two events.
Disclosure of previous funding received for attending events is mandatory.

Evaluation Criteria

Academic Performance

Grades (up to 3 points).

Motivation Letter & Course Plan / Learning Agreement

Clear motivation and research interests (up to 2 points).
Match with the chosen network event (up to 1 point).

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Prizes, awards, fellowships (up to 1 point).
Previous research experience (up to 1 point).
Publications / other outstanding features of CV (up to 1 point).

Background and Experience

Sufficient background / training for attending the network event, considering any statement of support (up to 3 points).

Learning Potential & Community Service

Demonstrated potential for leadership and/or experience in leadership roles (e.g., supervising students).
Record of impact on the scientific community (e.g., student chapters, outreach activities) (up to 3 points).

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Considerations

The selection committee may take into account factors such as gender, disability, educational opportunities, socio-economic background, and refugee status to ensure fairness in evaluation relative to the candidate's experience and opportunities.
Mobility Committees are expected to actively aim for equal gender representation and encourage students from underrepresented genders.
20% of the mobility funding is reserved for under-represented groups, unless sufficient effort has been made to allocate it otherwise.

Compliance & Special Requirements

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

The grant strongly emphasizes DEI, with specific guidelines for selection committees.
Mobility committees are encouraged to have diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
20% of mobility funding is reserved for under-represented groups, unless specific conditions for reallocation are met.
Efforts are made to encourage participation from underrepresented genders and individuals with disadvantages (e.g., career breaks, caregiving responsibilities, socio-economic background, refugee status).

Intellectual Property Policies

Not specified for this specific grant, as it focuses on individual attendance at events, not project development leading to IP.

Risk Management

Not explicitly detailed for individual grant recipients, but the program includes an oversight body (DigiQ Executive Board).

Priority for Overbooked Events

If an event is oversubscribed, priority will be given to students enrolled from DigiQ partner institutions.

Reporting to DigiQ Executive Board

Mobility committees are required to report thoroughly to the DigiQ Executive Board on practices for assigning mobility funding and incorporating DEI guidelines.

Transparency and Documentation

Mobility committees should use tools to document proceedings during discussions, interviews, and deliberations to ensure accuracy and transparency.

Cross-cutting Themes

Strong emphasis on inclusion and diversity, integrated into the selection and funding allocation processes.

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