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COST Open Call 2026

Originally published in German
High language barrierEnglish translation available ↓

Opportunity overview

Collection Date 2026 für neue COST Actions Die Finanzierung einer COST Action deckt in erster Linie die Kosten für Vernetzungsaktivitäten, jedoch nicht für Forschungsarbeiten selbst. Unterstützt werden so etwa Working Group Meetings, Short Term Scientific Missions (STSMs), Train
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EU Fund Portal Signals

Is this worth the team's time?

Directional signals based on the call structure, available source text, and deadline pressure. These are not funding guarantees.

Source language: GermanConfidence: Low

Competition

2/ 5

High Competition

5 means a narrower, more approachable field. 1 means heavy competition.

Application Effort

2/ 5

Manageable

1 is straightforward. 5 means a demanding application with heavier coordination or compliance.

Why competition looks like this

Confidence: Low
  • The topic has broad commercial appeal and is likely to attract strong demand.

Why effort looks like this

Confidence: Medium
  • The submission deadline is close, which compresses preparation time.
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Consortium

Probably not required

Co-funding

Not clearly indicated

Documentation

Low

Deadline pressure

Critical

Eligibility scope

Balanced

Technical depth

Low

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Eligibility

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Application deadline

28/10/2026
Closes in 1 day

Key information

Value of call
€600k
Sector
Research & Innovation
Country
AT
Funder
FFG

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Tracked by EU Fund Portal since 29/09/2026
Last checked 26/10/2026

Before you apply

Taken from the official programme page, in its original wording, last read 22 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official page before applying.

Who can apply

Die Teilnahme an COST Actions richtet sich an Forschende und Expert:innen aller Sektoren, z.B. Universitäten, andere Forschungseinrichtungen, öffentliche und private Institutionen, NGOs, Großunternehmen wie auch KMU und weitere. Voraussetzung für die individuelle Teilnahme ist eine Affiliierung an einer ‚legal entity‘.

Funding rate

Im ersten Jahr stehen einer COST Action etwa 150.000 EUR zur Verfügung, in den darauffolgenden drei Jahren jeweils rund 180.000 EUR. Im Zuge der Antragstellung wird keine Budgettabelle eingereicht!

Deadline and timing

Einreichzeitraum: 31.07.2026 - 28.10.2026 Die Ergebnisse werden im Mai 2027 erwartet. Geplant ist die Förderung von 80 neuen COST Actions.

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