COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) Actions and the 2026 Open Call

Status: Periodic
International

Scope

Support area, target audience, and program content.

Eligibility for Türkiye: eligible (full member). COST is an intergovernmental networking programme in which Türkiye is a full member; it does not fund research but covers meetings, short-term scientific missions and training schools within science and technology networks called COST Actions. Researchers in Türkiye may propose new Actions and join existing ones. Quantum-related Actions include CA21144 on superconducting quantum electronics (2022–2027) and CA23130 on quantum gravity (2024–2028), both with participants from Türkiye. Target group: researchers. National channel: the COST national coordination is held by TÜBİTAK.

Status

Current availability and call status of the program.

The 2026 Open Call opened on 31 July 2026; proposals for new Actions can be submitted via e-COST until 28 October 2026, 12:00 CET, and up to 80 Actions will be funded. Joining existing Actions is continuous.