Open Call: European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST)

COST brings together researchers and experts in different countries working on specific topics. COST does not fund research itself, but supports networking activities such as meetings, conferences, short term scientific exchanges and outreach activities.

Proposals are hereby invited for Actions contributing to the scientific, technological, economic, cultural or societal development of Europe. Proposals playing a precursor role for other European programmes and/or initiated by early-stage researchers are especially welcome.

COST is organised into nine broad Domains: Biomedicine and Molecular Biosciences; Chemistry and Molecular Sciences and Technologies; Earth System Science and Environmental Management; Food and Agriculture; Forests, their Products and Services; Individuals, Societies, Cultures and Health; Information and Communication Technologies; Materials, Physical and Nanosciences; Transport and Urban Development.

Applicants are invited to locate their topic within one Domain. However, inter-disciplinary proposals not fitting readily into a single Domain are particularly welcome and will be assessed separately.

Proposals should include researchers from a minimum of five COST countries. Financial support in the range of €100,000 pa can be expected, normally for four years.

The deadline for Preliminary Proposals is 24 September 2010. Approximately 80 Full Proposals will be invited for final selection of approximately 30 new Actions. Full Proposals will be invited by 12 November 2010 for submission by 14 January 2011, with decisions expected in May 2011. 

Applicants may wish to contact their national COST Coordinator (CNC) for information and guidance - details are on the COST website.

Reference: 2010/C 191/05

(Added 2010-07-15)