Run by the ESF (European Science Foundation), COST – European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research - is an intergovernmental framework for the coordination of nationally-funded research at a European level.
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. Currently more than 200 scientific networks (Actions) are supported.
COST invites proposals 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. Developing stronger links amongst European researchers is crucial to building the European Research Area (ERA). COST stimulates new, innovative, interdisciplinary and broad research networks in Europe. COST activities are carried out by research teams to strengthen the foundations for building scientific excellence in Europe.
COST is organised in nine broad Domains:
Contact: Rita Ward (COST National Coordinator, Enterprise Ireland) or consult the COST website
