Objective 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 networks2. Build research capacity and strengthen S&T excellence across the ERA3. Address societal questions by promoting trans-disciplinary research4. 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. Fields of science social sciencessociologygovernancehumanitieshistory and archaeologyhistorysocial sciencespolitical sciencespolitical policiescivil societysocial scienceslaw Programme(s) 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 Topic(s) COST-Networking-2015 - COST-Networking-2015 Call for proposal H2020-Adhoc-2014-20 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme CSA - Coordination and support action Coordinator COST ASSOCIATION Net EU contribution € 178 169 171,00 Address MANHATTAN CENTRE AVENUE DE BOULEVARD 21/2 1210 BRUXELLES Belgium See on map Region Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/ Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest Arr. de Bruxelles-Capitale/Arr. Brussel-Hoofdstad Activity type Other Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 178 169 171,00