European Cooperation in Science and Technology COST is supported by the EU RTD Framework Programme ESF provides the COST Office through an EC contract ISCH Individuals, Societies, Cultures and Health Dr Julia Stamm Brüssel, 12. Oktober 2010

COST is supported by the EU RTD Framework Programme ESF provides the COST Office through an EC contract ISCH ISCH - 1 Stärkung Europas in der wissenschaftlichen und technischen Forschung für friedliche Zwecke durch die Unterstützung von Kooperation und Austausch europäischer Wissenschaftler Der Auftrag von COST

COST is supported by the EU RTD Framework Programme ESF provides the COST Office through an EC contract ISCH ISCH - 2 COST main characteristics Enabling agent – Fokus auf Forscher im Anfangsstadium ihrer KarriereEnabling agent – Fokus auf Forscher im Anfangsstadium ihrer Karriere Paneuropäische DimensionPaneuropäische Dimension Innovation im VordergrundInnovation im Vordergrund Gleiche Zugangsbedingungen für alle / Open CallGleiche Zugangsbedingungen für alle / Open Call Strategische DimensionStrategische Dimension Bottom-up – keine festgelegten Programme oder PrioritätenBottom-up – keine festgelegten Programme oder Prioritäten Flexible TeilnahmeFlexible Teilnahme Nettwerke basieren auf national finanzierten (Forschungs-) ProgrammenNettwerke basieren auf national finanzierten (Forschungs-) Programmen Offen für globale ZusammenarbeitOffen für globale Zusammenarbeit Brücken zwischen wissenschaftlichen DisziplinenBrücken zwischen wissenschaftlichen Disziplinen

COST is supported by the EU RTD Framework Programme ESF provides the COST Office through an EC contract ISCH ISCH - 3 The 27 EU Member States The 27 EU Member States EFTA Member States Iceland Norway Switzerland EFTA Member States Iceland Norway Switzerland Acceding & Candidate Countries Croatia Acceding & Candidate Countries Croatia FYR of Macedonia FYR of Macedonia Turkey Turkey Potential Candidate Countries Bosnia and Herzegovina Potential Candidate Countries Bosnia and Herzegovina Republic of Serbia Republic of Serbia COST Co-operating States Israel COST Co-operating States Israel 36 COST Länder

COST is supported by the EU RTD Framework Programme ESF provides the COST Office through an EC contract ISCH ISCH - 4 COST Actions: Globale Partnerschaften (Stand: Juni 2010) COST countries Neighbouring countries Reciprocal agreements countries COST countries Neighbouring countries Reciprocal agreements countries 356 Teilnahmen in 129 Actions (36 Länder)

COST is supported by the EU RTD Framework Programme ESF provides the COST Office through an EC contract ISCH ISCH - 5 Exploratory/Strategic Workshops:Exploratory/Strategic Workshops: Identifizieren zukünftiger wissenschaftlicher oder gesellschaftlicher Bedürfnisse mit dem Ziel, Geseztgebungsentwicklung zu unterstützen und innovative Ideen zu fördern Was wird von COST gefördert? Science management / working group meetingsScience management / working group meetings Scientific workshops and seminarsScientific workshops and seminars Short Term Scientific Missions (STSMs)Short Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) Training Schools and Research ConferencesTraining Schools and Research Conferences Dissemination and PublicationsDissemination and Publications Finanzierung +/ pro Jahr/AktionFinanzierung +/ pro Jahr/Aktion COST Actions: Netzwerke national finanzierter Projekte (mind. 5 COST-Länder) erhalten eine finanzielle Unterstützung über 4 Jahre, die auf einem gemeinsam erstellten Arbeitsprogramm basiert:COST Actions: Netzwerke national finanzierter Projekte (mind. 5 COST-Länder) erhalten eine finanzielle Unterstützung über 4 Jahre, die auf einem gemeinsam erstellten Arbeitsprogramm basiert:

COST is supported by the EU RTD Framework Programme ESF provides the COST Office through an EC contract ISCH ISCH - 6 COST und Nachwuchswissenschaftler COST Fördermöglichkeiten für Nachwuchswissenschaftler: Early Stage Researchers (ESR) –ESR = Doktoranden und PhD plus 8 Jahre –Involviert in alle Bereiche von COST Actions (inkl. Management) Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSM) –Finanzielle Unterstützung von individuellen Austauschprogrammen und wissenschaftlichen Aufhalten (normal bis EUR) Doctoral Think Tanks und Training Schools) –ESR-Netzwerke und Training im Rahmen von COST Actions Conference funding –Ausschreibung 3x pro Jahr (bis zu EUR)

COST is supported by the EU RTD Framework Programme ESF provides the COST Office through an EC contract ISCH ISCH - 7 COST Domains 1.Biomedicine and Molecular Biosciences (BMBS) 2.Food and Agriculture (FA) 3.Forests, their Products and Services (FPS) 4.Materials, Physical & Nanosciences (MPNS) 5.Chemistry and Molecular Sciences & Technologies (CMST) 6.Earth System Science & Environmental Management (ESSEM) 7.Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) 8.Transport & Urban Development (TUD) 9.Individuals, Societies, Cultures & Health (ISCH)

COST is supported by the EU RTD Framework Programme ESF provides the COST Office through an EC contract ISCH ISCH - 8 COST Open Call Collection Dates Relative Nachfrage pro Domain und Collection Date Eligible Preliminary Proposals

COST is supported by the EU RTD Framework Programme ESF provides the COST Office through an EC contract ISCH ISCH - 9 ISCH History COST Open Call Prozess: Open Call – applications in any relevant topic area Prozedere: (1) Initial Application –Short proof of concept (1,500 words) –Demonstrate need for network funding –Application scored with feedback (2) Full Application –Detailed scientific work plan (20,000 words) –Application scored with feedback (3) Presentation and Discussion (interview) (4) Approval and Ratification by National Governments Memorandum of Understanding for all Actions

COST is supported by the EU RTD Framework Programme ESF provides the COST Office through an EC contract ISCH ISCH - 10 ISCH Domain Description Scope: Coordinating long-term research within Social Sciences and Humanities on: The development and behaviour of individuals and groups Social, economical, political, cultural, historical and technological structures and processes Cultural diversity and a common European future

COST is supported by the EU RTD Framework Programme ESF provides the COST Office through an EC contract ISCH ISCH - 11 ISCH Geschichte Geschichte: 1971: COST 1989: Sozialwissenschaften 2003: Sozial- und Geisteswissenschaften 2006: Individuals, Societies, Cultures & Health Derzeit etwa 30 laufende Actions (1.000 Institutionen und Forscher)

COST is supported by the EU RTD Framework Programme ESF provides the COST Office through an EC contract ISCH ISCH - 12 ISCH Portfolio

COST is supported by the EU RTD Framework Programme ESF provides the COST Office through an EC contract ISCH ISCH - 13 Beispiele IS0703 The European Research Network on Learning to Write Effectively IS0804 Language Impairment in a Multilingual Society TD0904 Time in Mental Activity: theoretical, behavioural, bioimaging, and clinical perspectives

COST is supported by the EU RTD Framework Programme ESF provides the COST Office through an EC contract ISCH ISCH - 14 IS0801 Cyberbullying: Coping with Negative and Enhancing Positive uses of New Technologies, in Relationships in Educational Settings (UK), ISCH Actions – Some examples (1) Refers to bullying and harassment of others by means of new electronic technologies Share expertise on cyberbullying in educational settings, develop measurement techniques across researchers Also include expertise from outside the research community (legal experts, mobile phone companies, internet providers, etc.) Increase awareness of the issue and move towards a common set of guidelines applicable in Europe

COST is supported by the EU RTD Framework Programme ESF provides the COST Office through an EC contract ISCH ISCH - 15 IS0802 The Transformation of Global Environmental Governance (DE), ISCH Actions – Some examples (2) Governance for sustainability is one of the great current challenges for political decision-makers all over the world The Action focuses on the causes and consequences of the transformation of global environmental governance as well as on its effectiveness, legitimacy and robustness Increase the ability of policy-makers, business representatives and civil society to understand and influence current environmental governance

COST is supported by the EU RTD Framework Programme ESF provides the COST Office through an EC contract ISCH ISCH - 16 IS0807 Living in Surveillance Societies (UK), ISCH Actions – Some examples (3) Deepen knowledge about living and working in surveillance societies, to better understand the consequences of technologically enhanced surveillance for social questions, such as equity, cohesion and trust Raise awareness of surveillance in society Help improved surveillance policy and practice Make recommendations about its future governance and practice

COST is supported by the EU RTD Framework Programme ESF provides the COST Office through an EC contract ISCH ISCH - 17 IS0902 Systemic Risks, Financial Crises and Credit: the roots, dynamics and consequences of the Subprime Crisis (DE), ISCH Actions – Some examples (4) Provide comprehensive documentation and state- of-the-art analysis of the current Subprime Crisis and its consequences Reach a better understanding of financial crisis in general Develop a completely new approach to financial stability Formulate specific policy goals to make financial markets more secure

COST is supported by the EU RTD Framework Programme ESF provides the COST Office through an EC contract ISCH ISCH - 18 ISCH contacts COST Website: ISCH Science Officer: Dr Julia Stamm