Networking with European researchers - how can COST help?

The event will provide attendees with an overview of the COST programme (European Co-operation in Science and Technology) and the benefits of participation. The event will also outline the different ways to get involved in the COST programme and will cover UK participation in COST.

The event is open to all researchers based in Wales who are keen to discover the funding opportunities for collaborative research networks, including training, workshops and webinars supported through the COST programme. Being part of a COST Action can lead to success in future funding applications with follow-up proposals to other funding programmes from COST Actions having a 37% success rate.

COST is a bottom-up funding organisation for the creation of research and innovation networks, called COST Actions. These networks seek to foster collaboration across Europe and beyond. In this way, COST Actions are helpful for developing personal research networks and developing understanding of funding calls under the EU’s research and innovation framework programmes. The UK is a full member of COST and continues to enjoy all the benefits of membership including being fully reimbursed for engagement in COST actions.

Agenda

Swansea Bay Campus, Swansea University, Fabian Way, Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea, SA1 8EN

Programme

10.00 Arrival and registration

Refreshments and networking

10.30 Welcome

Member of Swansea University senior team

10.35 Introduction

Berwyn Davies, Welsh Higher Education Brussels

10.40 Presentation of the COST Programme

Judith Litjens, COST Programme

• Overview of COST mission, strategic priorities and main activities

• How to participate in a COST Action

• Which activities are funded?

• How to submit a COST Action proposal

11.30 COST Action Participant views and discussion

• Managing a COST Action – Adrian Harwood, Cardiff University

• Benefits of being part of a COST Action Management Team - TBC

• Joining a COST Action - TBC

12.00 Q&A

Opportunity to discuss the COST programme with Judith Litjens and researchers based in Wales who have participated in COST Actions