COST Actions (Open Call for new COST Actions)

COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) funds interdisciplinary research networks called COST Actions that bring together researchers, innovators and other professionals to collaborate on selected scientific topics. COST provides financial support for networking activities such as conferences, Short-Term Scientific Missions, schools and training activities, communication activities and grants for participation in major international conferences. COST does not fund the research itself but supports the organisation and financing of collaborative activities during the typical four-year duration of an Action. Proposals for new COST Actions are selected via an annual Open Call and, if approved, become officially launched COST Actions.

Financial support for conferences, Short-Term Scientific Missions, schools and training activities, communication activities, grants for participation in international conferences and virtual networking tools; budget allocated to networking activities for the lifetime of the Action.

Proposals must be submitted by researchers and include participants from at least seven COST Member countries; at least 50% of represented participants should be from Inclusiveness Target Countries and at least 40% should be Young Researchers and Innovators. Actions are open to researchers, innovators and other professionals including industry experts.

Submit a COST Action proposal to the annual Open Call via the e-COST online platform (e-services). Proposals are evaluated after the collection date; selection decisions are made by the COST Committee of Senior Officials within seven months from the collection date and successful Actions typically kick off about four months after approval.