FWO as contact for COST
FWO is the Flemish contact for COST - European Cooperation in Science and Technology.
COST provides funding for the coordination of European research networks, called COST actions.
The FWO is responsible for:
- dissemination of information on open calls for the submission of proposals for new COST actions;
- supporting Flemish researchers who want to submit an application for a new COST action;
- informing and supporting Flemish researchers who want to participate in a new or an ongoing COST action.
About COST
COST – European Cooperation in Science and Technology – was established in 1971 and is the first European intergovernmental framework for the coordination of nationally or regionally funded research.
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For Flanders, the FWO acts as the first contact point for COST. FWO is responsible for information dissemination, questions and assistance to all actors in Flanders (applications from research institutes, universities, higher education institutes, industry and SMEs).
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