{"id":4,"date":"2020-07-27T08:31:19","date_gmt":"2020-07-27T08:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2026-03-30T13:55:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T11:55:17","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<section\n    class=\"relative wp-blocks-block wp-block-banner  alignfull\"\n    data-aos=\"fade\"\n>\n    <div class=\"js-banner-slider big-slider\">\n                    <div\n                            >\n                <div class=\"relative pt-32 pb-20 md:pt-48 md:pb-32 h-full-vh\">\n                    <div\n                        class=\"absolute inset-0 bg-gray-100\"\n                    >\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                class=\"absolute inset-0 !w-full !h-full object-cover\"\n                                src=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2025\/12\/COST-rocket-2025-banner-04-scaled.jpg\"\n                                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2025\/12\/COST-rocket-2025-banner-04-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2025\/12\/COST-rocket-2025-banner-04-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2025\/12\/COST-rocket-2025-banner-04-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2025\/12\/COST-rocket-2025-banner-04-50x26.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2025\/12\/COST-rocket-2025-banner-04-1600x843.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2025\/12\/COST-rocket-2025-banner-04-1536x809.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2025\/12\/COST-rocket-2025-banner-04-2048x1079.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2025\/12\/COST-rocket-2025-banner-04-1200x632.jpg 1200w\"\n                                alt=\"COST in review 2025\"\n                                loading=\"lazy\"\n                            >\n                                            <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"\n                        relative container h-full-mobile\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        text-orange-500\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \">\n                        <div class=\"text-xl md:text-2xl mb-4\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">COST in review 2025 &nbsp;<\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"text-4xl leading-tight md:text-6xl min-h-64 big-slider-text\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n                            <div class=\"font-bold\">A look back at last year&#8217;s achievements<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mt-2\"><\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"mt-4\">\n                                <a\n                                    href=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/cost-in-review-2025\/\"\n                                    class=\"border inline-block px-4 py-2 text-lg transition-colors hover:bg-white hover:bg-opacity-10\n                                        \n                                        text-orange-500 border-orange-500\n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                    \"\n                                    target=\"\"\n                                >\n                                                                        Discover the highlights of the year\n                                                                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"slide-vertical-nav flex flex-col items-center space-y-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-banner-slider-slide-to=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"font-bold border-r-4 pr-3 text-white w-full text-right text-2xl slide-vertical-nav-items cursor-pointer active-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA look back at last year&#8217;s achievements\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-banner-slider-slide-to=\"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"font-bold border-r-4 pr-3 text-white w-full text-right text-2xl slide-vertical-nav-items cursor-pointer \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t70 new COST Actions\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-banner-slider-slide-to=\"2\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"font-bold border-r-4 pr-3 text-white w-full text-right text-2xl slide-vertical-nav-items cursor-pointer \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Find out what opportunities are available\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div\n                                style=\"display:none;\"\n                            >\n                <div class=\"relative pt-32 pb-20 md:pt-48 md:pb-32 h-full-vh\">\n                    <div\n                        class=\"absolute inset-0 bg-gray-100\"\n                    >\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                class=\"absolute inset-0 !w-full !h-full object-cover\"\n                                src=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2024\/12\/OC-2024-visual-v03-web-01.jpg\"\n                                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2024\/12\/OC-2024-visual-v03-web-01-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2024\/12\/OC-2024-visual-v03-web-01-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2024\/12\/OC-2024-visual-v03-web-01-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2024\/12\/OC-2024-visual-v03-web-01-50x23.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2024\/12\/OC-2024-visual-v03-web-01-1536x692.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2024\/12\/OC-2024-visual-v03-web-01-1200x541.jpg 1200w\"\n                                alt=\"\"\n                                loading=\"lazy\"\n                            >\n                                            <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"\n                        relative container h-full-mobile\n                        text-shadow\n                        \n                        \n                        text-white\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \">\n                        <div class=\"text-xl md:text-2xl mb-4\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">Expand your network &nbsp;<\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"text-4xl leading-tight md:text-6xl min-h-64 big-slider-text\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n                            <div class=\"font-bold\">70 new COST Actions<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mt-2\"><\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"mt-4\">\n                                <a\n                                    href=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/join-ca24-cost-actions\/\"\n                                    class=\"border inline-block px-4 py-2 text-lg transition-colors hover:bg-white hover:bg-opacity-10\n                                        text-white border-white\n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                    \"\n                                    target=\"\"\n                                >\n                                                                        Discover more\n                                                                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"slide-vertical-nav flex flex-col items-center space-y-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-banner-slider-slide-to=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"font-bold border-r-4 pr-3 text-white w-full text-right text-2xl slide-vertical-nav-items cursor-pointer \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA look back at last year&#8217;s achievements\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-banner-slider-slide-to=\"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"font-bold border-r-4 pr-3 text-white w-full text-right text-2xl slide-vertical-nav-items cursor-pointer active-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t70 new COST Actions\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-banner-slider-slide-to=\"2\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"font-bold border-r-4 pr-3 text-white w-full text-right text-2xl slide-vertical-nav-items cursor-pointer \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Find out what opportunities are available\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div\n                                style=\"display:none;\"\n                            >\n                <div class=\"relative pt-32 pb-20 md:pt-48 md:pb-32 h-full-vh\">\n                    <div\n                        class=\"absolute inset-0 bg-gray-100\"\n                    >\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                class=\"absolute inset-0 !w-full !h-full object-cover\"\n                                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           <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"\n                        relative container h-full-mobile\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        text-orange-500\n                        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \">\n                        <div class=\"text-xl md:text-2xl mb-4\" data-aos=\"fade-right\">Am I eligible? &nbsp;<\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"text-4xl leading-tight md:text-6xl min-h-64 big-slider-text\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n                            <div class=\"font-bold\"> Find out what opportunities are available<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mt-2\"><\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"mt-4\">\n                                <a\n                                    href=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/am-i-eligible\/\"\n                                    class=\"border inline-block px-4 py-2 text-lg transition-colors hover:bg-white hover:bg-opacity-10\n                                        \n                                        text-orange-500 border-orange-500\n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                        \n                                    \"\n                                    target=\"\"\n                                >\n                                                                        Check now\n                                                                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"slide-vertical-nav flex flex-col items-center space-y-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-banner-slider-slide-to=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"font-bold border-r-4 pr-3 text-white w-full text-right text-2xl slide-vertical-nav-items cursor-pointer \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA look back at last year&#8217;s achievements\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-banner-slider-slide-to=\"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"font-bold border-r-4 pr-3 text-white w-full text-right text-2xl slide-vertical-nav-items cursor-pointer \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t70 new COST Actions\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-banner-slider-slide-to=\"2\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"font-bold border-r-4 pr-3 text-white w-full text-right text-2xl slide-vertical-nav-items cursor-pointer active-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Find out what opportunities are available\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n                    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wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide\">COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is a funding organisation for research and innovation networks. Our Actions help connect research initiatives across Europe and beyond and enable researchers and innovators to grow their ideas in any science and technology field by sharing them with their peers. COST Actions are bottom-up networks with a duration of four years that boost research, innovation and careers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large absolute hidden md:block over-absolute\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"691\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2025\/12\/abstract-2.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-188516\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer bg-orange-500\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-wide font-bold\" id=\"h-how-can-we-help-you\">How can we help you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide mobile-gap-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-blocks-block wp-block-list-of-links\">\n    <ul class=\"list-none pl-3 text-base\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n                    <li class=\"mb-1\">\n                <a\n                    class=\"flex items-center hover:text-orange-500 transition-colors duration-200\"\n                    href=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/cost-actions\/what-are-cost-actions\/\"\n                    target=\"\"\n                    title=\"What are COST Actions?\"\n                >\n                    <span class=\"text-orange-500\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa  fal fa-long-arrow-right\" 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=\"M311.03 131.515l-7.071 7.07c-4.686 4.686-4.686 12.284 0 16.971L387.887 239H12c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v10c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h375.887l-83.928 83.444c-4.686 4.686-4.686 12.284 0 16.971l7.071 7.07c4.686 4.686 12.284 4.686 16.97 0l116.485-116c4.686-4.686 4.686-12.284 0-16.971L328 131.515c-4.686-4.687-12.284-4.687-16.97 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n                    <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"ml-3\">What are COST Actions?<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                    <li class=\"mb-1\">\n                <a\n                    class=\"flex items-center hover:text-orange-500 transition-colors duration-200\"\n                    href=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/cost-actions\/browse-actions\/\"\n                    target=\"\"\n                    title=\"Browse Actions\"\n                >\n                    <span class=\"text-orange-500\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa  fal fa-long-arrow-right\" 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=\"M311.03 131.515l-7.071 7.07c-4.686 4.686-4.686 12.284 0 16.971L387.887 239H12c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v10c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h375.887l-83.928 83.444c-4.686 4.686-4.686 12.284 0 16.971l7.071 7.07c4.686 4.686 12.284 4.686 16.97 0l116.485-116c4.686-4.686 4.686-12.284 0-16.971L328 131.515c-4.686-4.687-12.284-4.687-16.97 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n                    <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"ml-3\">Browse Actions<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                    <li class=\"mb-1\">\n                <a\n                    class=\"flex items-center hover:text-orange-500 transition-colors duration-200\"\n                    href=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/cost-actions-event\/action-networking-tools\/\"\n                    target=\"\"\n                    title=\"Action Networking tools\"\n                >\n                    <span class=\"text-orange-500\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa  fal fa-long-arrow-right\" 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=\"M311.03 131.515l-7.071 7.07c-4.686 4.686-4.686 12.284 0 16.971L387.887 239H12c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v10c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h375.887l-83.928 83.444c-4.686 4.686-4.686 12.284 0 16.971l7.071 7.07c4.686 4.686 12.284 4.686 16.97 0l116.485-116c4.686-4.686 4.686-12.284 0-16.971L328 131.515c-4.686-4.687-12.284-4.687-16.97 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n                    <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"ml-3\">Action Networking tools<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-blocks-block wp-block-list-of-links\">\n    <ul class=\"list-none pl-3 text-base\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n                    <li class=\"mb-1\">\n                <a\n                    class=\"flex items-center hover:text-orange-500 transition-colors duration-200\"\n                    href=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/what-do-we-fund\/\"\n                    target=\"\"\n                    title=\"What do we fund?\"\n                >\n                    <span class=\"text-orange-500\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa  fal fa-long-arrow-right\" 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=\"M311.03 131.515l-7.071 7.07c-4.686 4.686-4.686 12.284 0 16.971L387.887 239H12c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v10c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h375.887l-83.928 83.444c-4.686 4.686-4.686 12.284 0 16.971l7.071 7.07c4.686 4.686 12.284 4.686 16.97 0l116.485-116c4.686-4.686 4.686-12.284 0-16.971L328 131.515c-4.686-4.687-12.284-4.687-16.97 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n                    <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"ml-3\">What do we fund?<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                    <li class=\"mb-1\">\n                <a\n                    class=\"flex items-center hover:text-orange-500 transition-colors duration-200\"\n                    href=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/how-to-apply\/\"\n                    target=\"\"\n                    title=\"How to apply?\"\n                >\n                    <span class=\"text-orange-500\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa  fal fa-long-arrow-right\" 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=\"M311.03 131.515l-7.071 7.07c-4.686 4.686-4.686 12.284 0 16.971L387.887 239H12c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v10c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h375.887l-83.928 83.444c-4.686 4.686-4.686 12.284 0 16.971l7.071 7.07c4.686 4.686 12.284 4.686 16.97 0l116.485-116c4.686-4.686 4.686-12.284 0-16.971L328 131.515c-4.686-4.687-12.284-4.687-16.97 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n                    <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"ml-3\">How to apply?<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n        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0l116.485-116c4.686-4.686 4.686-12.284 0-16.971L328 131.515c-4.686-4.687-12.284-4.687-16.97 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n                    <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"ml-3\">Documents &amp; Guidelines<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-blocks-block wp-block-list-of-links\">\n    <ul class=\"list-none pl-3 text-base\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n                    <li class=\"mb-1\">\n                <a\n                    class=\"flex items-center hover:text-orange-500 transition-colors duration-200\"\n                    href=\"\/academy\/\"\n                    target=\"\"\n                    title=\"COST Academy\"\n                >\n                    <span class=\"text-orange-500\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa  fal fa-long-arrow-right\" 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=\"M311.03 131.515l-7.071 7.07c-4.686 4.686-4.686 12.284 0 16.971L387.887 239H12c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v10c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h375.887l-83.928 83.444c-4.686 4.686-4.686 12.284 0 16.971l7.071 7.07c4.686 4.686 12.284 4.686 16.97 0l116.485-116c4.686-4.686 4.686-12.284 0-16.971L328 131.515c-4.686-4.687-12.284-4.687-16.97 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n                    <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"ml-3\">COST Academy<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                    <li class=\"mb-1\">\n                <a\n                    class=\"flex items-center hover:text-orange-500 transition-colors duration-200\"\n                    href=\"http:\/\/about\/strategy\/international-collaboration\/\"\n                    target=\"\"\n                    title=\"International collaboration\"\n                >\n                    <span class=\"text-orange-500\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa  fal fa-long-arrow-right\" 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=\"M311.03 131.515l-7.071 7.07c-4.686 4.686-4.686 12.284 0 16.971L387.887 239H12c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v10c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h375.887l-83.928 83.444c-4.686 4.686-4.686 12.284 0 16.971l7.071 7.07c4.686 4.686 12.284 4.686 16.97 0l116.485-116c4.686-4.686 4.686-12.284 0-16.971L328 131.515c-4.686-4.687-12.284-4.687-16.97 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n                    <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"ml-3\">International collaboration<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                    <li class=\"mb-1\">\n                <a\n                    class=\"flex items-center hover:text-orange-500 transition-colors duration-200\"\n                    href=\"\/about\/working-with-us\/vacancies\/ \"\n                    target=\"_blank\"\n                    title=\"Vacancies\"\n                >\n                    <span class=\"text-orange-500\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa  fal fa-long-arrow-right\" 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=\"M311.03 131.515l-7.071 7.07c-4.686 4.686-4.686 12.284 0 16.971L387.887 239H12c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v10c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h375.887l-83.928 83.444c-4.686 4.686-4.686 12.284 0 16.971l7.071 7.07c4.686 4.686 12.284 4.686 16.97 0l116.485-116c4.686-4.686 4.686-12.284 0-16.971L328 131.515c-4.686-4.687-12.284-4.687-16.97 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n                    <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"ml-3\">Vacancies<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-blocks-block wp-block-list-of-links\">\n    <ul class=\"list-none pl-3 text-base\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n                    <li class=\"mb-1\">\n                <a\n                    class=\"flex items-center hover:text-orange-500 transition-colors duration-200\"\n                    href=\"\/about\/visual-identity\/\"\n                    target=\"\"\n                    title=\"COST visual identity\"\n                >\n                    <span class=\"text-orange-500\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa  fal fa-long-arrow-right\" 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=\"M311.03 131.515l-7.071 7.07c-4.686 4.686-4.686 12.284 0 16.971L387.887 239H12c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v10c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h375.887l-83.928 83.444c-4.686 4.686-4.686 12.284 0 16.971l7.071 7.07c4.686 4.686 12.284 4.686 16.97 0l116.485-116c4.686-4.686 4.686-12.284 0-16.971L328 131.515c-4.686-4.687-12.284-4.687-16.97 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n                    <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"ml-3\">COST visual identity<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                    <li class=\"mb-1\">\n                <a\n                    class=\"flex items-center hover:text-orange-500 transition-colors duration-200\"\n                    href=\"\/cost-actions-event\/success-stories\/\"\n                    target=\"\"\n                    title=\"Success stories\"\n                >\n                    <span class=\"text-orange-500\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa  fal fa-long-arrow-right\" 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=\"M311.03 131.515l-7.071 7.07c-4.686 4.686-4.686 12.284 0 16.971L387.887 239H12c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v10c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h375.887l-83.928 83.444c-4.686 4.686-4.686 12.284 0 16.971l7.071 7.07c4.686 4.686 12.284 4.686 16.97 0l116.485-116c4.686-4.686 4.686-12.284 0-16.971L328 131.515c-4.686-4.687-12.284-4.687-16.97 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n                    <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"ml-3\">Success stories<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                    <li class=\"mb-1\">\n                <a\n                    class=\"flex items-center hover:text-orange-500 transition-colors duration-200\"\n                    href=\"https:\/\/50years.cost.eu\/ \"\n                    target=\"\"\n                    title=\"50 years of COST\"\n                >\n                    <span class=\"text-orange-500\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa  fal fa-long-arrow-right\" 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=\"M311.03 131.515l-7.071 7.07c-4.686 4.686-4.686 12.284 0 16.971L387.887 239H12c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v10c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h375.887l-83.928 83.444c-4.686 4.686-4.686 12.284 0 16.971l7.071 7.07c4.686 4.686 12.284 4.686 16.97 0l116.485-116c4.686-4.686 4.686-12.284 0-16.971L328 131.515c-4.686-4.687-12.284-4.687-16.97 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n                    <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"ml-3\">50 years of COST<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer bg-orange-500\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-left has-text-align-wide font-bold\">In the spotlight<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-blocks-block wp-block-featured-items  alignwide\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mt-6 flex flex-wrap gap-3\">\n\t\t  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data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/working-together-to-better-protect-children-in-europe\/\"\n                   data-target=\"\"\n                   data-new=\"1\">\n\t\t\t \n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden image-box w-full-mobile mb-2 md:mb-0\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2026\/03\/COST-Action-Euro-CAN-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"object-cover rounded-md w-full-mobile \" style=\"width:170px; height:150px;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"w-full md:w-2\/3\">\n              <div class=\"text-low font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide text-green-500\">\n                News <span class=\"ml-2 font-normal text-gray-400\">24.03.2026<\/span>              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"mt-1 text-orange-500 text-base font-bold\">\n                Working Together to Better Protect Children in Europe        \n\t\t\t\t                 <span class=\"ml-2 align-middle rounded bg-transparent border border-orange-500 px-1 py-1 text-low text-orange-500\">NEW<\/span>\n                             <\/div>\n                              <p class=\"mt-1 line-clamp-2 text-low text-slate-600\">The COST Action Euro-CAN worked on improving the definition, recording and comparison of child maltreatment,\u2026<\/p>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n          <hr class=\"border-slate-200\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n              \n        <div data-slide-wrap>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/live-blog-gender-equality-month-2026\/\">\n          <article tabindex=\"0\"\n                   class=\"md:flex cursor-pointer p-2 mb-4 md:mb-2\"\n                   data-slide\n                   data-img=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Gender-equality-at-COST-1024x684.jpg\"\n                   data-title=\"LIVE BLOG: gender equality month 2026\"\n                   data-excerpt=\"To put the spotlight on the International Women\u2019s Day celebrated on 8 March, COST Actions\u2026\"\n                   data-date=\"08.03.2026\"\n                   data-cat=\"News\"\n                   data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/live-blog-gender-equality-month-2026\/\"\n                   data-target=\"\"\n                   data-new=\"0\">\n\t\t\t \n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden image-box w-full-mobile mb-2 md:mb-0\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Gender-equality-at-COST-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"object-cover rounded-md w-full-mobile \" style=\"width:170px; height:150px;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"w-full md:w-2\/3\">\n              <div class=\"text-low font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide text-green-500\">\n                News <span class=\"ml-2 font-normal text-gray-400\">08.03.2026<\/span>              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"mt-1 text-orange-500 text-base font-bold\">\n                LIVE BLOG: gender equality month 2026        \n\t\t\t\t               <\/div>\n                              <p class=\"mt-1 line-clamp-2 text-low text-slate-600\">To put the spotlight on the International Women\u2019s Day celebrated on 8 March, COST Actions\u2026<\/p>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n          <hr class=\"border-slate-200\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n              \n        <div data-slide-wrap>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/from-field-to-fork-building-a-network-to-end-agro-food-waste\/\">\n          <article tabindex=\"0\"\n                   class=\"md:flex cursor-pointer p-2 mb-4 md:mb-2\"\n                   data-slide\n                   data-img=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2026\/03\/the-blowup-t06aN6vewaQ-unsplash-scaled-e1772726615288-1024x569.jpeg\"\n                   data-title=\"From field to fork | Building a network to end agro-food waste\"\n                   data-excerpt=\"Reducing food loss and waste is crucial in a world where hunger has been steadily\u2026\"\n                   data-date=\"05.03.2026\"\n                   data-cat=\"News\"\n                   data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/from-field-to-fork-building-a-network-to-end-agro-food-waste\/\"\n                   data-target=\"\"\n                   data-new=\"0\">\n\t\t\t \n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden image-box w-full-mobile mb-2 md:mb-0\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2026\/03\/the-blowup-t06aN6vewaQ-unsplash-scaled-e1772726615288-1024x569.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"object-cover rounded-md w-full-mobile \" style=\"width:170px; height:150px;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"w-full md:w-2\/3\">\n              <div class=\"text-low font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide text-green-500\">\n                News <span class=\"ml-2 font-normal text-gray-400\">05.03.2026<\/span>              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"mt-1 text-orange-500 text-base font-bold\">\n                From field to fork | Building a network to end agro-food waste        \n\t\t\t\t               <\/div>\n                              <p class=\"mt-1 line-clamp-2 text-low text-slate-600\">Reducing food loss and waste is crucial in a world where hunger has been steadily\u2026<\/p>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n          <hr class=\"border-slate-200\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n              \n        <div data-slide-wrap>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/cost-newsletter-february-2026\/\">\n          <article tabindex=\"0\"\n                   class=\"md:flex cursor-pointer p-2 mb-4 md:mb-2\"\n                   data-slide\n                   data-img=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2022\/12\/COST_Newsletter_2022-1024x610.jpg\"\n                   data-title=\"COST Newsletter February 2026\"\n                   data-excerpt=\"In the February 2026 edition of the COST Newsletter we bring you a wrap up\u2026\"\n                   data-date=\"27.02.2026\"\n                   data-cat=\"News\"\n                   data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/cost-newsletter-february-2026\/\"\n                   data-target=\"\"\n                   data-new=\"0\">\n\t\t\t \n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden image-box w-full-mobile mb-2 md:mb-0\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2022\/12\/COST_Newsletter_2022-1024x610.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"object-cover rounded-md w-full-mobile \" style=\"width:170px; height:150px;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"w-full md:w-2\/3\">\n              <div class=\"text-low font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide text-green-500\">\n                News <span class=\"ml-2 font-normal text-gray-400\">27.02.2026<\/span>              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"mt-1 text-orange-500 text-base font-bold\">\n                COST Newsletter February 2026        \n\t\t\t\t               <\/div>\n                              <p class=\"mt-1 line-clamp-2 text-low text-slate-600\">In the February 2026 edition of the COST Newsletter we bring you a wrap up\u2026<\/p>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n          <hr class=\"border-slate-200\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n              \n        <div data-slide-wrap>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/smiles-artwork-contest-2025\/\">\n          <article tabindex=\"0\"\n                   class=\"md:flex cursor-pointer p-2 mb-4 md:mb-2\"\n                   data-slide\n                   data-img=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SMILES-Afternoon-breeze-in-Cunda-Saziye-Aysin-Ozen-1.png\"\n                   data-title=\"Science communication best practice: SMILES Artwork Contest 2025\"\n                   data-excerpt=\"In July 2025, SMILES launched a campaign to share the creative vision of island ecosystems\u2026\"\n                   data-date=\"17.02.2026\"\n                   data-cat=\"News\"\n                   data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/smiles-artwork-contest-2025\/\"\n                   data-target=\"\"\n                   data-new=\"0\">\n\t\t\t \n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden image-box w-full-mobile mb-2 md:mb-0\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SMILES-Afternoon-breeze-in-Cunda-Saziye-Aysin-Ozen-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"object-cover rounded-md w-full-mobile \" style=\"width:170px; height:150px;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"w-full md:w-2\/3\">\n              <div class=\"text-low font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide text-green-500\">\n                News <span class=\"ml-2 font-normal text-gray-400\">17.02.2026<\/span>              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"mt-1 text-orange-500 text-base font-bold\">\n                Science communication best practice: SMILES Artwork Contest 2025        \n\t\t\t\t               <\/div>\n                              <p class=\"mt-1 line-clamp-2 text-low text-slate-600\">In July 2025, SMILES launched a campaign to share the creative vision of island ecosystems\u2026<\/p>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n          <hr class=\"border-slate-200\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n              \n        <div data-slide-wrap>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/cost-events\/enfibers-call-for-short-term-scientific-missions-2026\/\">\n          <article tabindex=\"0\"\n                   class=\"md:flex cursor-pointer p-2 mb-4 md:mb-2\"\n                   data-slide\n                   data-img=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ENFiber-logo.png\"\n                   data-title=\"ENFiber&amp;#8217;s call for short-term scientific missions 2026\"\n                   data-excerpt=\"Apply by 5 March!\"\n                   data-date=\"06.02.2026\"\n                   data-cat=\"Events\"\n                   data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/cost-events\/enfibers-call-for-short-term-scientific-missions-2026\/\"\n                   data-target=\"\"\n                   data-new=\"0\">\n\t\t\t \n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden image-box w-full-mobile mb-2 md:mb-0\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ENFiber-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"object-cover rounded-md w-full-mobile \" style=\"width:170px; height:150px;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"w-full md:w-2\/3\">\n              <div class=\"text-low font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide text-green-500\">\n                Events <span class=\"ml-2 font-normal text-gray-400\">06.02.2026<\/span>              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"mt-1 text-orange-500 text-base font-bold\">\n                ENFiber&#8217;s call for short-term scientific missions 2026        \n\t\t\t\t               <\/div>\n                              <p class=\"mt-1 line-clamp-2 text-low text-slate-600\">Apply by 5 March!<\/p>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n          <hr class=\"border-slate-200\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n              \n        <div data-slide-wrap>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/cost-events\/final-public-screening-of-in-the-shadow-women-on-the-move\/\">\n          <article tabindex=\"0\"\n                   class=\"md:flex cursor-pointer p-2 mb-4 md:mb-2\"\n                   data-slide\n                   data-img=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Vienna-EP-724x1024.jpg\"\n                   data-title=\"Final public screening of &#039;In the Shadow - Women on the Move&#039; on 9 March\"\n                   data-excerpt=\"This event will mark both the official open-access launch of the film and the final\u2026\"\n                   data-date=\"19.02.2026\"\n                   data-cat=\"Events\"\n                   data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/cost-events\/final-public-screening-of-in-the-shadow-women-on-the-move\/\"\n                   data-target=\"\"\n                   data-new=\"0\">\n\t\t\t \n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden image-box w-full-mobile mb-2 md:mb-0\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Vienna-EP-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"object-cover rounded-md w-full-mobile \" style=\"width:170px; height:150px;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"w-full md:w-2\/3\">\n              <div class=\"text-low font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide text-green-500\">\n                Events <span class=\"ml-2 font-normal text-gray-400\">19.02.2026<\/span>              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"mt-1 text-orange-500 text-base font-bold\">\n                Final public screening of &#039;In the Shadow &#8211; Women on the Move&#039; on 9 March        \n\t\t\t\t               <\/div>\n                              <p class=\"mt-1 line-clamp-2 text-low text-slate-600\">This event will mark both the official open-access launch of the film and the final\u2026<\/p>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n          <hr class=\"border-slate-200\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n              \n        <div data-slide-wrap>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/cost-events\/cost-eit-pre-jumpstarter-webinar-2026\/\">\n          <article tabindex=\"0\"\n                   class=\"md:flex cursor-pointer p-2 mb-4 md:mb-2\"\n                   data-slide\n                   data-img=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2024\/11\/EIT-Jumpstarter.png\"\n                   data-title=\"COST-EIT pre-Jumpstarter webinar on 19 March\"\n                   data-excerpt=\"This online event is addressed to COST Action participants\"\n                   data-date=\"26.02.2026\"\n                   data-cat=\"Events\"\n                   data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/cost-events\/cost-eit-pre-jumpstarter-webinar-2026\/\"\n                   data-target=\"\"\n                   data-new=\"0\">\n\t\t\t \n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden image-box w-full-mobile mb-2 md:mb-0\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2024\/11\/EIT-Jumpstarter.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"object-cover rounded-md w-full-mobile \" style=\"width:170px; height:150px;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"w-full md:w-2\/3\">\n              <div class=\"text-low font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide text-green-500\">\n                Events <span class=\"ml-2 font-normal text-gray-400\">26.02.2026<\/span>              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"mt-1 text-orange-500 text-base font-bold\">\n                COST-EIT pre-Jumpstarter webinar on 19 March        \n\t\t\t\t               <\/div>\n                              <p class=\"mt-1 line-clamp-2 text-low text-slate-600\">This online event is addressed to COST Action participants<\/p>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n          <hr class=\"border-slate-200\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n              \n        <div data-slide-wrap>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/scientific-networks-as-strategic-actors-in-eu-science-diplomacy\/\">\n          <article tabindex=\"0\"\n                   class=\"md:flex cursor-pointer p-2 mb-4 md:mb-2\"\n                   data-slide\n                   data-img=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1765978641808-1024x706.jpg\"\n                   data-title=\"Scientific networks as strategic actors in EU science diplomacy\"\n                   data-excerpt=\"International scientific networks and long-standing research collaborations underpin trust-building and contribute to science diplomacy and\u2026\"\n                   data-date=\"10.02.2026\"\n                   data-cat=\"News\"\n                   data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/scientific-networks-as-strategic-actors-in-eu-science-diplomacy\/\"\n                   data-target=\"\"\n                   data-new=\"0\">\n\t\t\t \n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden image-box w-full-mobile mb-2 md:mb-0\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1765978641808-1024x706.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"object-cover rounded-md w-full-mobile \" style=\"width:170px; height:150px;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"w-full md:w-2\/3\">\n              <div class=\"text-low font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide text-green-500\">\n                News <span class=\"ml-2 font-normal text-gray-400\">10.02.2026<\/span>              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"mt-1 text-orange-500 text-base font-bold\">\n                Scientific networks as strategic actors in EU science diplomacy        \n\t\t\t\t               <\/div>\n                              <p class=\"mt-1 line-clamp-2 text-low text-slate-600\">International scientific networks and long-standing research collaborations underpin trust-building and contribute to science diplomacy and\u2026<\/p>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n          <hr class=\"border-slate-200\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n              \n        <div data-slide-wrap>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/cost-events\/histrate-3rd-conference-june-2026\/\">\n          <article tabindex=\"0\"\n                   class=\"md:flex cursor-pointer p-2 mb-4 md:mb-2\"\n                   data-slide\n                   data-img=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2023\/11\/histrate-logo.png\"\n                   data-title=\"Advanced composites under high strain rates loading: a route to certification-by-analysis\"\n                   data-excerpt=\"Send your abstract by 10 March to participate in HISTRATE&#039;s 3rd conference!\"\n                   data-date=\"06.02.2026\"\n                   data-cat=\"Events\"\n                   data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/cost-events\/histrate-3rd-conference-june-2026\/\"\n                   data-target=\"\"\n                   data-new=\"0\">\n\t\t\t \n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden image-box w-full-mobile mb-2 md:mb-0\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2023\/11\/histrate-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"object-cover rounded-md w-full-mobile \" style=\"width:170px; height:150px;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"w-full md:w-2\/3\">\n              <div class=\"text-low font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide text-green-500\">\n                Events <span class=\"ml-2 font-normal text-gray-400\">06.02.2026<\/span>              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"mt-1 text-orange-500 text-base font-bold\">\n                Advanced composites under high strain rates loading: a route to certification-by-analysis        \n\t\t\t\t               <\/div>\n                              <p class=\"mt-1 line-clamp-2 text-low text-slate-600\">Send your abstract by 10 March to participate in HISTRATE&#039;s 3rd conference!<\/p>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n          <hr class=\"border-slate-200\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n              \n        <div data-slide-wrap>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/transforming-hidden-immune-data-into-better-healthcare\/\">\n          <article tabindex=\"0\"\n                   class=\"md:flex cursor-pointer p-2 mb-4 md:mb-2\"\n                   data-slide\n                   data-img=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MyeInfoBank--1024x768.jpg\"\n                   data-title=\"Transforming hidden immune data into better healthcare\"\n                   data-excerpt=\"On World Cancer Day, 4 February, we publish a COST success story that shows how\u2026\"\n                   data-date=\"04.02.2026\"\n                   data-cat=\"News\"\n                   data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/transforming-hidden-immune-data-into-better-healthcare\/\"\n                   data-target=\"\"\n                   data-new=\"0\">\n\t\t\t \n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden image-box w-full-mobile mb-2 md:mb-0\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MyeInfoBank--1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"object-cover rounded-md w-full-mobile \" style=\"width:170px; height:150px;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"w-full md:w-2\/3\">\n              <div class=\"text-low font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide text-green-500\">\n                News <span class=\"ml-2 font-normal text-gray-400\">04.02.2026<\/span>              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"mt-1 text-orange-500 text-base font-bold\">\n                Transforming hidden immune data into better healthcare        \n\t\t\t\t               <\/div>\n                              <p class=\"mt-1 line-clamp-2 text-low text-slate-600\">On World Cancer Day, 4 February, we publish a COST success story that shows how\u2026<\/p>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n          <hr class=\"border-slate-200\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n              \n        <div data-slide-wrap>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/cost-events\/translacore-where-science-meets-art\/\">\n          <article tabindex=\"0\"\n                   class=\"md:flex cursor-pointer p-2 mb-4 md:mb-2\"\n                   data-slide\n                   data-img=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2026\/02\/translacore-international-poster-exhibition-bologna-2026.png\"\n                   data-title=\"Exhibition &#039;TRANSLACORE \u2013 Where Science Meets Art&#039; . Call for posters open until 31 March!\"\n                   data-excerpt=\"Call for posters to participate in this International Poster Exhibition at TRANSLACORE&#039;s final meeting\"\n                   data-date=\"06.02.2026\"\n                   data-cat=\"Events\"\n                   data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/cost-events\/translacore-where-science-meets-art\/\"\n                   data-target=\"\"\n                   data-new=\"0\">\n\t\t\t \n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden image-box w-full-mobile mb-2 md:mb-0\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2026\/02\/translacore-international-poster-exhibition-bologna-2026.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"object-cover rounded-md w-full-mobile \" style=\"width:170px; height:150px;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"w-full md:w-2\/3\">\n              <div class=\"text-low font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide text-green-500\">\n                Events <span class=\"ml-2 font-normal text-gray-400\">06.02.2026<\/span>              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"mt-1 text-orange-500 text-base font-bold\">\n                Exhibition &#039;TRANSLACORE \u2013 Where Science Meets Art&#039; . Call for posters open until 31 March!        \n\t\t\t\t               <\/div>\n                              <p class=\"mt-1 line-clamp-2 text-low text-slate-600\">Call for posters to participate in this International Poster Exhibition at TRANSLACORE&#039;s final meeting<\/p>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n          <hr class=\"border-slate-200\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n              \n        <div data-slide-wrap>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/science-communication-best-practice-cleanforest\/\">\n          <article tabindex=\"0\"\n                   class=\"md:flex cursor-pointer p-2 mb-4 md:mb-2\"\n                   data-slide\n                   data-img=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Cover-images-CleanForest-1024x536.jpg\"\n                   data-title=\"Science communication best practice: CLEANFOREST\"\n                   data-excerpt=\"CLEANFOREST shows how complex science can be made accessible to younger audiences by sharing its\u2026\"\n                   data-date=\"30.01.2026\"\n                   data-cat=\"News\"\n                   data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/science-communication-best-practice-cleanforest\/\"\n                   data-target=\"\"\n                   data-new=\"0\">\n\t\t\t \n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden image-box w-full-mobile mb-2 md:mb-0\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Cover-images-CleanForest-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"object-cover rounded-md w-full-mobile \" style=\"width:170px; height:150px;\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"w-full md:w-2\/3\">\n              <div class=\"text-low font-semibold uppercase tracking-wide text-green-500\">\n                News <span class=\"ml-2 font-normal text-gray-400\">30.01.2026<\/span>              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"mt-1 text-orange-500 text-base font-bold\">\n                Science communication best practice: CLEANFOREST        \n\t\t\t\t               <\/div>\n                              <p class=\"mt-1 line-clamp-2 text-low text-slate-600\">CLEANFOREST shows how complex science can be made accessible to younger audiences by sharing its\u2026<\/p>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n          <hr class=\"border-slate-200\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n              \n        <div data-slide-wrap>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/science-communication-best-practice-besafebeehoney\/\">\n          <article tabindex=\"0\"\n                   class=\"md:flex cursor-pointer p-2 mb-4 md:mb-2\"\n                   data-slide\n                   data-img=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pattern-recipe-book-1024x400.png\"\n                   data-title=\"Science communication best practice: BeSafeBeeHoney\"\n                   data-excerpt=\"Science communication best practice: BeSafeBeeHoney - A Recipe Book\"\n                   data-date=\"14.01.2026\"\n                   data-cat=\"News\"\n                   data-link=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/science-communication-best-practice-besafebeehoney\/\"\n                   data-target=\"\"\n                   data-new=\"0\">\n\t\t\t \n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden image-box w-full-mobile mb-2 md:mb-0\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cost.eu\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pattern-recipe-book-1024x400.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"object-cover rounded-md w-full-mobile \" style=\"width:170px; 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