Category: Research Cooperation & Networking
EU Managing Body: COST Association supported by the EU
Eligibility: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia eligible; Kosovo participation is more limited and call-specific
Sector Focus: Research cooperation, networking
COST Actions support international research networking and collaboration among scientists, researchers, and innovators. They fund networking activities rather than direct research costs.
Who can apply & participate?
Researchers, universities, research institutions, innovators
Typical funding type: Networking support, mobility support, conference/workshop funding
Typical funding range: Usually €100k–€150k annually for networking activities
How to apply?
COST Association portal; COST Open Calls; national COST coordinators
