COST at a turning point: A unique framework for pan-European ST cooperation as clear demonstration of European values

Projektinformationen

H2020

ID Finanzhilfevereinbarung: 681463

DOI 10.3030/681463

Abgeschlossenes Projekt

EK-Unterschriftsdatum 13 August 2015

Startdatum 1 Mai 2015

Enddatum 30 April 2019

Finanziert unter

• Supporting access to international networks for excellent researchers and innovators who lack sufficient involvement in European and international networks

Gesamtkosten € 178 169 171,00

EU-Beitrag € 178 169 171,00

Koordiniert durch

COST ASSOCIATION
Belgium

Ziel

COST is an intergovernmental framework for cooperation in science and technology (S&T). Founded in 1971, it supports collaborative S&T networks called COST Actions – a unique cooperation instrument allowing the joint development of ideas across all scientific disciplines through trans-European networking of nationally funded research activities.

A process of significant review and adaptation of COST strategies and policies has been recently giving birth to a new COST, focused on inclusiveness, societal impact, output orientation and lean implementation. A fully dedicated legal entity under the direct responsibility and guidance of the COST Member Countries, the COST Association, has been established.

The main objective of the present proposal is to allow COST to continue to meet the complex challenges that characterise Europe’s research and innovation agenda and in particular to pursue four solid and societally relevant objectives:

1. Join research efforts and develop common S&T programs by supporting high quality pan-European S&T networks
2. Build research capacity and strengthen S&T excellence across the ERA
3. Address societal questions by promoting trans-disciplinary research
4. Widen participation and inclusiveness through tailored mechanisms, fostering integration across the ERA

COST represents European added value as it is the sole pan-European framework fostering open and bottom-up S&T cooperation networks, driven by researchers’ needs. Its focus on excellence, openness and inclusiveness has proved a successful formula over many years.

Institutional, operational and administrative levels of intervention allow COST to effectively pursue the objectives above and to fulfil its mission. The consistent and continuously improved implementation of COST, already proved successful during the first year of the COST Framework implementation under Horizon 2020, will enable it to strongly contribute to Horizon 2020 objectives.

Wissenschaftliches Gebiet

• social sciences › sociology › governance
• humanities › history and archaeology › history
• social sciences › political sciences › political policies › civil society
• social sciences › law

Programm/Programme

• H2020-EU.4.e. - Supporting access to international networks for excellent researchers and innovators who lack sufficient involvement in European and international networks Main Programme

Thema/Themen

• COST-Networking-2015 - COST-Networking-2015

Aufforderung zur Vorschlagseinreichung

H2020-Adhoc-2014-20

Finanzierungsplan

CSA - Coordination and support action

Koordinator

COST ASSOCIATION

• Netto-EU-Beitrag: € 178 169 171,00
• Adresse: MANHATTAN CENTRE AVENUE DE BOULEVARD 21/2 ; 1210 BRUXELLES ; Belgien
• Region: Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest › Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/ Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest › Arr. de Bruxelles-Capitale/Arr. Brussel-Hoofdstad
• Aktivitätstyp: Other
• Gesamtkosten: € 178 169 171,00