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European Science Foundation - Calls for Proposals

 

ESF Research Networking Programme proposals (2011) This call is aimed at networking programmes to be launched in 2011. For further information: http://www.esf.org/programmes. The deadline for submitting proposals: 22 October 2009.

 

European Co-operation in Scientific and Technical Research COST Logo

Call For Proposals:

The next collection date for COST pre-proposals is 25th September 2009. Pre-proposals for new COST Actions must:

  • Be submitted under one of nine Domains (see list below)
  • Include a minimum of five COST countries
  • Use the online submission facility
  • Comprise a maximum of 1500 words/3 pages

For further information and to apply visit the COST website. Also see the COST General Guidelines PDF, 290KB (Opens in a new window).

What is COST?

Run by the ESF (European Science Foundation), COST is an intergovernmental framework for the coordination of nationally-funded research at a European level. There are currently over 200 ongoing COST Actions which support scientific networks, exchanges and outreach in thematic areas. Proposals for COST Actions can be submitted to any of nine COST domains:

  • Biomedicine and Molecular Bioscience;
  • Chemistry and Molecular Sciences and Technologies;
  • Earth System Science and Environmental Management;
  • Food and Agriculture;
  • Forests, their Products and Services;
  • Individuals, Societies, Cultures and Health;
  • Information and Communication Technologies;
  • Materials, Physical and Nanosciences;
  • Transport and Urban Development

For further information contact:
Rita Ward
COST National Coordinator,
Enterprise Ireland
Glasnevin
Dublin 9, Ireland
Tel: +353-1-8082767
Fax: +353-1-8370178
Email: Rita Ward