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COST Open Call 2026
The COST Open Call 2026 funds pan-European research networks (COST Actions) for four years. Each network must include at least seven COST Full or Cooperating Members, with at least 50% from Inclusiveness Target Countries and 40% Young Researchers and Innovators. Funding is approximately €150,000 in the first year and €180,000 annually thereafter, with up to 80 Actions to be funded. Proposals follow a bottom-up approach across any scientific or technological field.
Who can apply
Open to researchers and innovators worldwide. Proposals must form interdisciplinary research networks with at least seven COST Full or Cooperating Members, at least 50% from Inclusiveness Target Countries, and at least 40% Young Researchers and Innovators.Perks & benefits
- Networking events
- Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs)
- Training Schools
- Virtual collaboration tools
- International collaboration opportunities
Key contacts
Sources
Links used by the AI to gather information about this grant.
- www.eubuero.de/de/aktuelles-cost-2025-12-08-4406.html ↗
- e-services.cost.eu/ ↗
- www.cost.eu/ ↗
- www.cost.eu/funding/open-call-a-simple-one-step-application-process/ ↗
- www.cost.eu/am-i-eligible/ ↗
- www.ukro.ac.uk/funding-and-opportunities/cost-open-call-2026-opens-31-july-updat… ↗
- www.cost.eu/open-call-2026-whats-new/ ↗
- www.cost.eu/about/members/ ↗
