Our 70 newly approved research networks are now available on the COST website by browsing our dedicated COST Action section. All new Actions begin with CA24 so it’s easy to identify them.

Introducing our CA24 COST Actions

What do our new researcher networks have to say?

“We propose to create the first multidisciplinary network on PERsonalized Cancer Chronotherapy. Anyone interested in circadian medicine as applied to cancer, whether a clinician, mathematical biologist, patient representative, or industry representative, can join. PERCC aims to provide evidence of the clinical benefits and determine the mechanisms of chronotherapy to personalize treatment schedules for cancer patients.
Boris Duchemann, France. Main Proposer of PERCC

“Seed priming holds untapped potential to transform sustainable agriculture under climate stress. If you are a researcher, agronomist, policy expert, or biotech innovator working on plant resilience, join our COST Action ‘Seed Priming Solutions: Boosting Crop Resilience for a Sustainable Future.’ Together, we’ll shape the next generation of eco-friendly, science-driven farming solutions”.
Erna Karalija, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Main Proposer of PrimSeedPower

Cultural Property Protection and crimes against heritage are horizontal challenges that require interdisciplinary collaboration. No country is immune, whether as a source, transit, or destination. CPP4ALL invites researchers, heritage practitioners, security experts, legal professionals, and technologists to join forces, share knowledge, and develop stronger strategies to safeguard cultural heritage worldwide.
Dante Abate, Cyprus. Main Proposer of CPP4ALL

The aim of SAFE ICU is to bring together a team of experts working towards the reduction of patient safety-related nurse-sensitive outcomes. This network will support research into reducing avoidable harm in ICU settings and will ensure that no country is left behind in the sharing of best practices. If you’re passionate about improving patient safety and contributing to impactful, cross-border collaboration we encourage you to apply. Your expertise and perspective can help shape a safer future for ICU patients across Europe.
Natalie McEvoy, Ireland. Main Proposer of SAFE ICU

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an indispensable tool to sift through the vast amounts of data generated at current and future fundamental physics experiments in real-time. Our network EPIGRAPHY is dedicated to finding the optimal ways and protocols how to integrate powerful AI algorithms on resource-constrained hardware right at the edge of the detectors. So, if you are interested in strategies for optimising and deploying machine learning on edge computing devices, you want to join us!
Benedikt Maier, Switzerland. Main Proposer of EPIGRAPHY

Proposing a COST Action like LEAF means building a network around a shared fascination: bringing Leonardo da Vinci’s legacy into dialogue with today’s world. Are you a specialist in drawings? Your expertise is welcome and so much needed! Are you a young Leonardo scholar who would like to benefit from training with the greatest experts in the world? We provide support and mentorship for early-career scholars in this challenging field. Join LEAF!
Sara Taglialagamba, Italy. Main Proposer of LEAF

Apply to join today!

COST Actions are different from many other EU-funded projects because it is possible to join and participate in one of our research networks once it has started, even if you were not involved at the proposal phase. This same logic applies throughout the entire lifespan of a COST Action. This is the openness of COST.
These new research networks cover topics as far and wide as psychedelics in clinical practice to born-digital art conservation, monitoring permafrost, and testing fundamental physics with seismology. Have you seen a new network that is of interest? Apply to join one of its Working Groups or even become a Management Committee (MC) member.

How to join a new CA24 COST Action?

• Visit the dedicated Action page on the COST website.
• In the ‘Action Documents‘ section read the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to fully understand the aims of the new Action.Identify the Working Group(s) you would like to be part of, as detailed in the MoU – Working Groups perform the tasks required by the Action to fulfill its objectives. You may also want to contact the Main Proposer to discuss how you can contribute.
• To apply to join click on ‘Apply to join your Working Groups of interest‘.You will be redirected to e-COST, the online platform of the COST Association. Log in or register for an account if you don’t have one and submit the simple form. Your application will be reviewed by the Action’s Management Committee once the Action starts.
• If you want to get more deeply involved and are interested in joining the Management Committee (MC) of a new Action please contact your COST National Contact Point (CNC).
• The MC is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and management of an Action. For each Action, up to two representatives per COST Member Country can be nominated to the MC.

Additional information

News on the 70 newly approved CA24 COST Actions.
Download a list of the newly approved CA24 Actions.
Apply to the COST Open Call 2025 that remains open until 21 October 2025 at 12.00 (noon) CEST: a simple one-step application process to submit a new COST Action.