The Icelandic Centre for Research
COST approves 80 new Actions
2nd June 2026
COST approves 70 new Actions
COST creates scientific networks and enables scientists to collaborate in a wide spectrum of activities in research and technology.
COST does not fund research itself but provides a platform for European scientists to cooperate on a particular project and exchange expertise. These projects are called "Actions".
Participation in COST projects is open to all scientists who have expertise in the field the project covers, whether they are doctoral students or more experienced researchers from both universities and the private sector.
In total, Iceland can have two representatives in the steering committee for each Action. A request for nomination must be sent in the form of an application to Rannís.
Those who are interested can also register for working groups, and the person is then not an official representative of Iceland. Registration in a work group is not done through Rannís.
Each COST Action lasts for four years and it is possible to become a participant in a COST Action at any time during that period.
On June 16, COST is hosting a online COST info day about the program