On 17 September 2015, the President and Director of the COST Association had a first meeting with the Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, Carlos Moedas, discussing COST’s role in promoting open science and open innovation across Europe
Acknowledging the importance of COST’s partnership with the European Commission, Commissioner Moedas added: "Openness is really part of COST’s DNA”. They also discussed future opportunities for boosting awareness on the framework and its impact on science and technology innovation.
The COST framework is open to innovative research ideas from any science and technology fields. Researchers from the 36 COST Member Countries and the Cooperating State can set up research networks on a topic of their own choice, no matter their affiliation to public or private institutions. Participants from less research-intensive European countries are particularly encouraged to apply for COST funding. What is more, researchers from all over the world can join in the networks.
For more details on participation and the COST Open Call, please visit our webpage and download our infographic.
The COST framework is open to innovative research ideas from any science and technology fields. Researchers from the 36 COST Member Countries and the Cooperating State can set up research networks on a topic of their own choice, no matter their affiliation to public or private institutions. Participants from less research-intensive European countries are particularly encouraged to apply for COST funding. What is more, researchers from all over the world can join in the networks.
In July 2014, COST signed a seven-year partnership with the European Commission over the entire duration of Horizon 2020. This partnership sees COST as a key player in two major pillars: Inclusive, innovative and reflective Societies and Spreading Excellence and widening participation.
For more details on participation and the COST Open Call, please visit our webpage and download our infographic.
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