European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST)
Information Session in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Agenda
Date, time
Venue
Wednesday 2 March 2016, 10:00 - 13:30
University of Sarajevo
Rectorate
Obala Kulina Bana St. 7/II
71000 Sarajevo
10:00
Onsite registration open
10:30
Welcome
Prof. Dr Faruk Mekić, Vice-Rector for Scientific/Artistic Research, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, BA
10:40
Introduction to the COST Framework
Mr Christer Halén, Senior Administrator Science Operations, COST Association, Brussels, BE
What is COST and how does it work?
• Overview
• Structure
• Policies
• Poland’s involvement in COST activities
What are the COST Actions and how to participate in them?
• COST countries
• Structure and decision making
• Strategy - Work and budget plan
• Networking tools
• How to participate
How to prepare a successful proposal?
• New Submission, Evaluation, Selection and Approval (SESA) procedure
• Proposal preparation - Practical aspects
11:45
Q&A
12:00
Coffee break
12:15
Participation in COST Actions
Prof. Mersudin Avdibegović, COST Action participant, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, BA
Dr Haris Gavranović, COST Action participant, International University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, BA
What is the added value and impact of participating in a COST Action?
Examples of the experience and best practices
12:45
National participation in COST Actions, national support measures and nomination procedures
Mr Ammar Miraščija COST National Coordinator, Ministry of Civil Affairs, Sarajevo, BA
13:15
Q&A
13:30
End