COST open call

for Proposals to support Scientific and Technical Collaboration in Europe

COST invites researchers throughout Europe to submit proposals for research networks and use this unique opportunity to exchange knowledge and to embark on new European perspectives.

COST’s main objective is to stimulate new, innovative and interdisciplinary scientific networks in Europe. COST activities (Actions) are carried out by research teams to strengthen the foundations for building scientific excellence in Europe. This continuous call is thematically open.

COST invites proposals for new COST Actions contributing to the scientific, economic, cultural or societal development of Europe. Proposals playing a precursor role for other European programmes involving young groups’ ideas are especially welcome.

Since 1971 COST brings together research teams in different countries working on specific topics. It finances networking of nationally funded activities in supporting meetings, conferences, short term scientific exchanges and outreach activities. COST supports the networking of specific research themes (COST does NOT fund research projects themselves). Currently more than 200 Actions are supported. Every year approximately 50 new Actions will be approved. On average financial support of some € 100.000 p.a. as grant for normally 4 years can be expected.

A two stage process will be followed to assess proposals. Preliminary Proposals should provide a brief overview of the proposal and its impact. A pre-selection will rank the remaining Preliminary Proposals of which some 75 per collection date will be invited to submit a Full Proposal.

The next collection date for Preliminary Proposals will be 27 March 2009, 17:00 (Brussels time). Please click >>here<< for the announcement in the Official Journal (PDF-45KB)

Please note that the submission system has changed:
After registration, you will receive a login allowing you to fill in your proposal. You can save your text, log in and out, but once your proposal is complete do not forget to submit it via the “submit” button before the collection date (see above).

• • Proposer’s entry point (registration, submission and status of proposals) please click >>here<<

• • For further information regarding the selection procedure please click >>here<<
  • To view the Open Call calendar 2008-2010 please click >>here<<

• Restricted area (monitoring of proposals) please click >>here<<
• Contact email: opencall@cost.esf.org
• Technical problems: webmaster

Erasmus Mundus scholarships for non European students

Scholarships:
Several Erasmus Mundus scholarships are offered by the European Commission to non-European students. These scholarships amount to a maximum of EUR 42,000.00 to cover the two-year expenses and are granted to the most promising applicants. A limited number of scholarships are also available for European students.

Institution.
The MSc course is offered by a consortium of five universities in Europe,coordinated by the
University of L’Aquila in Italy (UAQ) and involves other four leading institutions in Europe:

• Autonomous University of Barcelona in Catalonia (UAB),
• University of Hamburg in Germany (UHH),
• Gdansk University of Technology in Poland (GUT),

Language.
The language of the whole course will be exclusively English at each of the five universities. Students will also have to attend a local language course during the semester they are spending in each university partner.

• University of Nice – Sophia Antipolis in France (UNSA).

How to apply?
The application to MathMods programme and the submission of all the required documents must be made online. Applicants will find instructions and the link to the form on MathMods web-site: www.mathmods.eu