COST call for 'Actions'
COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) 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. COST brings together researchers and experts in different countries working on specific topics. It finances networking of nationally funded activities in supporting meetings, conferences, short term scientific exchanges and outreach activities. COST therefore does not fund research itself. Currently more than 200 scientific networks (Actions) are supported. COST is organised in 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, society, culture and health; - information and communication technologies; - materials, physical and nanosciences; - transport and urban development. Proposers are invited to locate their topic within one these domains. Proposals should include researchers from a minimum of five COST member states. Financial support in the range of €100,000 per year for normally four years can be expected. The intended coverage of each Domain is explained at http://www.cost.esf.org(opens in new window) Proposers may wish to contact their national COST Coordinator (CNC) for information and guidance - see http://www.cost.esf.org/cnc(opens in new window) To see the full details of the call, please consult the following web address: http://www.cost.esf.org/opencall(opens in new window)