{"id":135321,"date":"2021-10-21T13:24:38","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T11:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/?page_id=135321"},"modified":"2025-03-20T15:03:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T14:03:28","slug":"what-are-cost-actions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/cost-actions\/what-are-cost-actions\/","title":{"rendered":"What are COST Actions?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A COST Action is an interdisciplinary research network that brings researchers and innovators together to investigate a topic of their choice for 4 years.&nbsp;COST Actions are typically made up of researchers from academia, SMEs, public institutions, and other relevant organisations or interested parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open to all science and technology fields, including new and emerging fields; COST Actions offer an inclusive, pan-European environment for individuals of all levels of seniority to grow their professional research networks and boost their careers.  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>\n\t @media (min-width: 1024px) {\n\t\t .lg\\:w-2\\\/3 {\n                    width: 66.666666%\n                }\n\t}\n<\/style>\n<section\n    class=\"bg-white py-6 wp-blocks-block wp-block-call-to-actions\"\n>\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <h3 class=\"font-bold\">COST Actions are:<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"text-blue-500 flex flex-wrap justify-start ml-4\">\n                            <div class=\"w-full sm:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/3 pl-4 mb-4 border-l-2 border-r-2 3-all-border border-gray-300\" data-aos=\"zoom-in-up\">\n                     \n                    <div class=\"\n                                            relative h-full flex items-center break-words\n                        \n                        \n                        bg-green-500\n                        \n                        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                    \">\n                        <div class=\"absolute h-full w-11\/12 group-hover:transform group-hover:-translate-x-3 transition-transform duration-200\">\n                            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" class=\"fill-current\" viewBox=\"0 0 1757.783 463.315\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n                                <path id=\"Path_1\" data-name=\"Path 1\" d=\"M2717.783,0,2555.27,463.315H960V0Z\" transform=\"translate(-960)\" opacity=\"0\"\/>\n                            <\/svg>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                                                    <div class=\"relative px-6 py-10\">\n                                <span class=\"text-5xl\">\n                                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-fw fal fa-vial\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:currentColor\"><!--! 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By focusing on networking activities, COST Actions help to advance knowledge and strengthen the research and development sector, by creating networking opportunities for researchers to meet and discuss ideas, complex problems can be addressed in a targeted way, across a large geographical area.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>\n\t @media (min-width: 1024px) {\n\t\t .lg\\:w-2\\\/3 {\n                    width: 66.666666%\n                }\n\t}\n<\/style>\n<section\n    class=\"bg-white py-6 wp-blocks-block wp-block-call-to-actions\"\n>\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <h3 class=\"font-bold\">Impact and inclusivity:<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"text-blue-500 flex flex-wrap justify-start ml-4\">\n                            <div class=\"w-full sm:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/3 pl-4 mb-4 border-l-2 border-r-2 3-all-border border-gray-300\" data-aos=\"zoom-in-up\">\n                     \n                    <div class=\"\n                                            relative h-full flex items-center break-words\n                        \n                        \n                        bg-green-500\n                        \n                        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                    \">\n                        <div class=\"absolute h-full w-11\/12 group-hover:transform group-hover:-translate-x-3 transition-transform duration-200\">\n                            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" class=\"fill-current\" viewBox=\"0 0 1757.783 463.315\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n                                <path id=\"Path_1\" data-name=\"Path 1\" d=\"M2717.783,0,2555.27,463.315H960V0Z\" transform=\"translate(-960)\" opacity=\"0\"\/>\n                            <\/svg>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                                                    <div class=\"relative px-6 py-10\">\n                                <span class=\"text-5xl\">\n                                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-fw fal euro-sign\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:currentColor\"><!--! 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Follow-up proposals from COST Actions have a 39% success rate, which leads to 4.5 million \u20ac spin-off funding per Action\n                        <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"w-full sm:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/3 pl-4 mb-4 border-l-2 border-r-2 3-all-border border-gray-300\" data-aos=\"zoom-in-up\">\n                     \n                    <div class=\"\n                                            relative h-full flex items-center break-words\n                        \n                        \n                        bg-green-500\n                        \n                        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                    \">\n                        <div class=\"absolute h-full w-11\/12 group-hover:transform group-hover:-translate-x-3 transition-transform duration-200\">\n                            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" class=\"fill-current\" viewBox=\"0 0 1757.783 463.315\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n                                <path id=\"Path_1\" data-name=\"Path 1\" d=\"M2717.783,0,2555.27,463.315H960V0Z\" transform=\"translate(-960)\" opacity=\"0\"\/>\n                            <\/svg>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                                                    <div class=\"relative px-6 py-10\">\n                                <span class=\"text-5xl\">\n                                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-fw fal female\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:currentColor\"><!-- Font Awesome Pro 5.15.3 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license (Commercial License) --><path d=\"M254.648 340.891l-39.909-164.276a48.18 48.18 0 0 0-16.794-26.583 47.458 47.458 0 0 0-4.554-3.208C207.438 131.225 216 110.594 216 88c0-48.523-39.477-88-88-88S40 39.477 40 88c0 22.594 8.562 43.225 22.609 58.824a47.405 47.405 0 0 0-4.554 3.208 48.184 48.184 0 0 0-16.794 26.583L1.352 340.891C-5.868 370.559 16.716 400 48.047 400H61v59c0 29.224 23.776 53 53 53h28c29.224 0 53-23.776 53-53v-59h12.952c31.329 0 53.917-29.436 46.696-59.109zM128 32c30.928 0 56 25.072 56 56s-25.072 56-56 56-56-25.072-56-56 25.072-56 56-56zm80 336h-45v91c0 11.598-9.402 21-21 21h-28c-11.598 0-21-9.402-21-21v-91H48c-10.259 0-17.877-9.539-15.602-19.546l40-164.454A16 16 0 0 1 88 171.546h12.351a88.015 88.015 0 0 0 55.299 0H168A16 16 0 0 1 183.602 184l40 164.454C225.876 358.458 218.262 368 208 368z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n                                <\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        <div class=\"relative py-10 pr-12 text-lg text-gray-500\" style=\"color:#4c4f4d!important;\">\n                            COST Actions are gender inclusive: 49% of COST Action participants are women\n                        <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"w-full sm:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/3 pl-4 mb-4 border-l-2 border-r-2 3-all-border border-gray-300\" data-aos=\"zoom-in-up\">\n                     \n                    <div class=\"\n                                            relative h-full flex items-center break-words\n                        \n                        \n                        bg-green-500\n                        \n                        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                    \">\n                        <div class=\"absolute h-full w-11\/12 group-hover:transform group-hover:-translate-x-3 transition-transform duration-200\">\n                            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" class=\"fill-current\" viewBox=\"0 0 1757.783 463.315\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n                                <path id=\"Path_1\" data-name=\"Path 1\" d=\"M2717.783,0,2555.27,463.315H960V0Z\" transform=\"translate(-960)\" opacity=\"0\"\/>\n                            <\/svg>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                                                    <div class=\"relative px-6 py-10\">\n                                <span class=\"text-5xl\">\n                                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-fw fal rocket\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:currentColor\"><!--! 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This is the openness of COST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of options available for people wishing to get involved:<\/p>\n\n\n<section\n    class=\"py-8 wp-blocks-block wp-block-accordeon\"\n>\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"accordeon\" x-data=\"accordeon()\" x-ref=\"items\">\n                    <div class=\"mb-4 border-b\">\n                <a\n                                        x-bind:class=\"{ 'is-active bg-gray-600 text-white': isActiveItem(0) }\"\n                    x-on:click.prevent=\"open(0)\"\n                                        class=\"flex items-center px-4 py-2 w-full transition-colors duration-200 hover:bg-gray-600 hover:text-white\"\n                    href=\"javascript:void(0)\"\n                    target=\"_self\"\n                >\n                    <span class=\"block pr-4 mr-auto\">Participate in a COST Action activity<\/span>\n                    <span\n                                                x-bind:class=\"{ 'hidden': isActiveItem(0) }\"\n                                            >\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa  far fa-plus\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:currentColor\"><!--! 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Font Awesome Pro 6.5.2 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license (Commercial License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><path d=\"M432 256c0 13.3-10.7 24-24 24L40 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l368 0c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/a>\n                <div\n                                        x-bind:class=\"{ 'is-active': isActiveItem(0) }\"\n                                        class=\"answer hidden\"\n                >\n                    <div class=\"wysiwyg text-gray-900 font-light p-4 text-base\">\n                        <p><\/p>\n<p>During their lifetime, Actions provide opportunities to get involved in their activities through Training Schools, Short-term Scientific Missions, workshops, conferences, etc. Opportunities are created by individual Actions and promoted via their websites and social media channels.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>To participate, search for Actions and research areas that you are interested in via our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/cost-actions-event\/browse-actions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Browse Actions page<\/a> and either contact the Action representatives, or go directly to their website to find what opportunities they have on offer. We also have a selection of COST Action events available on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/events\/?cat=cost-action-event\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mb-4 border-b\">\n                <a\n                                        x-bind:class=\"{ 'is-active bg-gray-600 text-white': isActiveItem(1) }\"\n                    x-on:click.prevent=\"open(1)\"\n                                        class=\"flex items-center px-4 py-2 w-full transition-colors duration-200 hover:bg-gray-600 hover:text-white\"\n                    href=\"javascript:void(0)\"\n                    target=\"_self\"\n                >\n                    <span class=\"block pr-4 mr-auto\">Become a Working Group member<\/span>\n                    <span\n                                                x-bind:class=\"{ 'hidden': isActiveItem(1) }\"\n                                            >\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa  far fa-plus\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:currentColor\"><!--! 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Font Awesome Pro 6.5.2 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license (Commercial License) Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc. --><path d=\"M432 256c0 13.3-10.7 24-24 24L40 280c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l368 0c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/a>\n                <div\n                                        x-bind:class=\"{ 'is-active': isActiveItem(1) }\"\n                                        class=\"answer hidden\"\n                >\n                    <div class=\"wysiwyg text-gray-900 font-light p-4 text-base\">\n                        <p>Working Groups perform the tasks required to fulfil the objectives of the network\u2019s project plan, as described in their Memorandum of Understanding. To participate as a Working Group member, contact the Action\u2019s Chair or the Management Committee member(s) from your country to discuss your potential contribution.<\/p>\n<p>You can apply directly for Working Group membership via an Actions\u2019 page on the COST website.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mb-4 border-b\">\n                <a\n                                        x-bind:class=\"{ 'is-active bg-gray-600 text-white': isActiveItem(2) }\"\n                    x-on:click.prevent=\"open(2)\"\n                                        class=\"flex items-center px-4 py-2 w-full transition-colors duration-200 hover:bg-gray-600 hover:text-white\"\n                    href=\"javascript:void(0)\"\n                    target=\"_self\"\n                >\n                    <span class=\"block pr-4 mr-auto\">Become a Management Committee (MC) member<\/span>\n                    <span\n                                                x-bind:class=\"{ 'hidden': isActiveItem(2) }\"\n                                            >\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa  far fa-plus\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:currentColor\"><!--! 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To participate as an MC member, please contact the COST <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/about\/who-is-who\/#tabs|Name:National%20Coordinators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Coordinator (CNC)<\/a>\u00a0of your country.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mb-4 border-b\">\n                <a\n                                        x-bind:class=\"{ 'is-active bg-gray-600 text-white': isActiveItem(3) }\"\n                    x-on:click.prevent=\"open(3)\"\n                                        class=\"flex items-center px-4 py-2 w-full transition-colors duration-200 hover:bg-gray-600 hover:text-white\"\n                    href=\"javascript:void(0)\"\n                    target=\"_self\"\n                >\n                    <span class=\"block pr-4 mr-auto\">Join as a non-COST country participant<\/span>\n                    <span\n                                                x-bind:class=\"{ 'hidden': isActiveItem(3) }\"\n                                            >\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa  far fa-plus\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:currentColor\"><!--! 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The 41 COST Member Countries are: Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, The Netherlands, The Republic of North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, and United Kingdom. The Cooperating Member is Israel and the Partner Member is South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>If you are located in a non-COST country then you are still welcome to participate by joining a running COST Action, become a member of a proposing team for a new COST Action, or work as an external expert. 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