European COoperation in Science and Technology Open Call & Results Dr. Martin Grabert COST Office, Brussels COST is supported by the EU RTD Framework ProgrammeESF provides the COST Office through an EC contract

European COoperation in Science and Technology 2 November 2006 COST published an “Open Call” on 3 April 2006 to improve transparency, ensure quality and introduce an element of competitivity to the selection of COST ActionsCOST published an “Open Call” on 3 April 2006 to improve transparency, ensure quality and introduce an element of competitivity to the selection of COST Actions the selection criteria are publicly availablethe selection criteria are publicly available emphasis will be placed on younger research workers, fostering their joint efforts bringing improved recognitionemphasis will be placed on younger research workers, fostering their joint efforts bringing improved recognition specific collection dates are foreseen (i.e. 30 March 2007)specific collection dates are foreseen (i.e. 30 March 2007) 2 stage process / peer reviewed2 stage process / peer reviewed The first COST Actions arising from the “Open Call” will start early 2007The first COST Actions arising from the “Open Call” will start early 2007 COST Open Call for proposals (1)

European COoperation in Science and Technology 3 November 2006 COST Open Call for proposals (2) Selection process – Preliminary Proposals: Eligibility Check Allocation to Domains anonymised distribution Electronic Rating Automatic Ranking Normalisation of the ranking of the DCs Invitation of top 75 for Full Proposals BMBS CMST FA FPS ISCH ICT MPNS TUD ESSEM Collection Date 1 week 3 weeks 3 days

European COoperation in Science and Technology 4 November 2006 COST Open Call for proposals (3) Selection process – Criteria Preliminary Proposal: Does the proposed network address real current problems/scientific issues?Does the proposed network address real current problems/scientific issues? Would the proposed network make a significant difference?Would the proposed network make a significant difference? What is the level of innovation and/or originality in the proposed Action?What is the level of innovation and/or originality in the proposed Action? Networking aside, how great are the potential benefits of the proposed Action?Networking aside, how great are the potential benefits of the proposed Action? Is COST the best mechanism for achieving the Actions’ objectives?Is COST the best mechanism for achieving the Actions’ objectives? Is the proposed Action presented in a clear and understandable way?Is the proposed Action presented in a clear and understandable way?

European COoperation in Science and Technology 5 November 2006 COST Open Call for proposals (4) Selection process – Full Proposals: Establishment of External Expert Panels Rating by External Expert Panel meetings Presentation of proposals Ranking by DCs Meeting of DC chairs Final List for approval Approval by the CSO Deadline Full Proposals 10 weeks 2 weeks JAF Start of the new Action 2 weeks 4 weeks

European COoperation in Science and Technology 6 November 2006 COST Open Call for proposals (5) Selection process –Full Proposal Criteria : IMPACT Is COST the best mechanism for achieving the Actions’ objectives?Is COST the best mechanism for achieving the Actions’ objectives? Does the proposed network address real current problems/scientific issues?Does the proposed network address real current problems/scientific issues? Does the proposed network make a significant difference?Does the proposed network make a significant difference? Networking aside, how great are the potential benefits of the proposed Action?Networking aside, how great are the potential benefits of the proposed Action? Is the dissemination plan adequate in relation to the objectives of the Action?Is the dissemination plan adequate in relation to the objectives of the Action?

European COoperation in Science and Technology 7 November 2006 COST Open Call for proposals (6) Selection process – Criteria Full Proposal: QUALITY What is the level of innovation in the proposed Action?What is the level of innovation in the proposed Action? What is the level of originality of the proposed Action?What is the level of originality of the proposed Action? What is the level of scientific quality of the proposed Action?What is the level of scientific quality of the proposed Action? How relevant is the proposed Action to European economic or societal needs?How relevant is the proposed Action to European economic or societal needs? To what extent does the proposed Action contribute to the development of the scientific or technological field?To what extent does the proposed Action contribute to the development of the scientific or technological field? To what extent does the proposed network aim at involving young researchers?To what extent does the proposed network aim at involving young researchers? To what extent does the proposed network aim at being gender balanced?To what extent does the proposed network aim at being gender balanced? Does the number of countries the proponents come from reflect a wide European dimension?Does the number of countries the proponents come from reflect a wide European dimension? Are the proponents aware of the state-of-the-art of the scientific/technical field covered by the proposal?Are the proponents aware of the state-of-the-art of the scientific/technical field covered by the proposal?

European COoperation in Science and Technology 8 November 2006 COST Open Call for proposals (7) Selection process – Criteria Full Proposal: MANAGEMENT To what extent is the plan of activities and the management organisation appropriate?To what extent is the plan of activities and the management organisation appropriate? To what extent are the time schedule and the targets appropriate?To what extent are the time schedule and the targets appropriate? To what extent has provision been made for monitoring and evaluating the achievement of objectives?To what extent has provision been made for monitoring and evaluating the achievement of objectives? To what extent has provision been made for assessing potential application, and fostering exploitation, of results?To what extent has provision been made for assessing potential application, and fostering exploitation, of results?

European COoperation in Science and Technology 9 November 2006 COST: Participations in running Actions (20/10/2006)

European COoperation in Science and Technology 10 November 2006 COST Open Call Response by Countries (May 2006) 824 Preliminary Proposals

European COoperation in Science and Technology 11 November 2006 COST Open Call, Response by Domains (May 2006)

European COoperation in Science and Technology 12 November 2006 COST Open Call, Invitation of Full Proposals

European COoperation in Science and Technology 13 November 2006 COST Open Call First Collection Date (May 2006)

European COoperation in Science and Technology 14 November 2006 COST Open Call, DC Chairs Consensus

European COoperation in Science and Technology 15 November 2006 COST Open Call, JAF - top 25 for early 2007 BM0601 Advanced Methods For The Estimation Of Human Brain Activity And Connectivity (NEUROMATH) IT BM0602 Adipose Tissue: A Key Target for Prevention of the Metabolic Syndrome DE BM0603Inflammation in brain diseaseDK BM0604Myelin orphan diseases in health - MYELINETFR CM0601 Electron Controlled Chemical Lithography with molecular resolution (ECCL) IS ES0601 Advances in homogenisation methods of climate series: an integrated approach FR ES0602 Towards a European Network on Chemical Weather Forecasting and Information Systems FI FA0601Fish reproduction and fisheriesES FA0602 Bioactive food components, mitochondrial function and health NL FA0603Plant proteomics in EuropeLU FA0604 Triticeace genomics for the advancement of essential European crops FI FP0601Forest Management and the Water Cycle (FORMAN)DE FP0602Biotechnology for lignocellulose biorefineriesFI IC0601Sonic Interaction Design (SID)IT IC0602Algorithmic Decision TheoryFR IC0603 Antenna Systems & Sensors for Information Society Technologies (ASSIST) CH IE0601 Wood Science for Conservation of Cultural Heritage IT IS0601 Comparative Research into Current Trends in Public Sector Organization BE IS0602International Law in Domestic Courts (ILDC)NL IS0603 Health and social care for migrants and ethnic minorities in Europe NL MP0601Short Wavelength Laboratory SourcesUK MP0602 Advanced Solder Materials for High Temperature Application- their nature, design, process and cont CZ MP0603Chemical imaging by means of CARS-microscopySE TU0601Robustness of StructuresCH TU0602Land Management for Urban DynamicsCH

European COoperation in Science and Technology 16 November 2006 COST Open Call, JAF - 2 nd tranche for 2007 BM0605Consciousness: A transdisciplinary, integrated approachBE BM0606Collaborative Association Studies in Breast CancerUK BM0607TARGETED RADIONUCLIDE THERAPYNL CM0602Inhibitors of angiogenesis: design, synthesis and biological exploitationIT CM0603Free Radicals in Chemical BiologyIT ES0603 Assessment of production, release, distribution and health impact of allergenic pollen in Europe FI ES0604Atmospheric Water Vapour in the Climate SystemIT FA0605 Signaling control of stress tolerance and production of stress protective compounds in plants ES FP0603 Forest models for research and decision support in sustainable forest management PT IC0604Anatomic Telepathology NetworkES IS0604Science and Technology Research In a Knowledge-based EconomyDE - A Telecommunications Economics Cost NetworkCH MP0604OPTICAL MICRO-MANIPULATION BY NONLINEAR NANOPHOTONICSIT TU0603 Buses with a high level of service Fundamental characteristics and recommendation for decision-making FR

European COoperation in Science and Technology 17 November 2006 Thank you for your attention