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 research networks have to say?
“EUROGLOSS invites researchers in construction and architectural history, heritage studies, digital humanities, and archival science to join a vibrant, interdisciplinary network. By contributing to a shared multilingual glossary, participants support scholars and conservation professionals, and also a wider public interested in Early Modern historic buildings. The Action fosters collaboration across Europe and ensures broad access to knowledge on construction practices and cultural heritage.”
Valentina Burgassi, Italy. Main Proposer of EUROGLOSS
“EU-RESOLVE is a new pan-European network uniting experts across academia, industry, and the public sector to advance Resolution Biology. Our goal is to understand how inflammation resolves and translates these insights into better treatments for inflammatory diseases. We welcome members from all disciplines, sectors, and career stages. If you’re interested in reprogramming inflammation and developing next-generation therapeutics, join us and help shape the future of resolution science.”
Jesmond Dalli, United Kingdom. Main Proposer of EU-RESOLVE
“This Action is focused on congenital and acquired Chronic Neutropenias (CNP). It is open to experts but also young investigators from the fields of medicine, molecular biology, bioinformatics and computational biology. Working together with CNP patient Registries and Organizations, the European Hematology Association and Competent Authorities we envision bridging the gap between basic/translational research and clinical medicine to improve the treatment and quality of life of CNP patients.“
Helen Papadaki, Greece. Main Proposer of Neutro-NARPS
“The goal of this COST Action is to incubate and lead impactful networking activities across the EU and beyond to establish standards, guidelines, tools, and training to foster FAIR and ethically compliant data sharing practices in order to promote a robust, reproducible, and economically efficient field of human neuroimaging. We invite experts that are linked to major open neuroimaging initiatives and who are experienced in data and metadata standards (such as BIDS), open software tools, data privacy regulations, and data repositories to join.”
Jochem Rieger, Germany. Main Proposer of INDoS
“EPICROPS aims to bring together a diverse, multidisciplinary and multisectoral community of professionals to advance research on epitranscriptomics and non-coding RNAs, and to promote innovative biotechnological solutions to enhance crop resilience in the face of climate change”
Jesus Pascual Vazquez, Spain. Main Proposer of EPICROPS
“If you’re working with SoHOs to develop advanced cell therapies, BTCs4ATMP is the network to join. By bringing together diverse expertise from across Europe, we’re building consensus, setting standards, and ensuring reproducibility in the quality control of medicines of human origin. Whether you’re in research, regulation, or clinical application, your voice and skills are vital to shaping the future of safe and effective personalised therapies..
Joaquim Vives Armengol, Spain. Main Proposer of BTCs4ATMP
“The Action should join people who are interested in Control Theory and Machine Learning and are ready to actively contribute to the creation, exchange and transfer of knowledge. The interdisciplinary approach and trans-sectorial collaboration will be fostered within the Action..”
Martin Lazar, Hungary. Main Proposer of InterCoML
“We propose to create the first multidisciplinary European Network toward PERsonalized Cancer Chronotherapy (PERCC). Anyone interested in circadian medicine as applied to cancer, whether clinician, mathematical biologist, patient representative or industry representative, can join this initiative. This network 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
“STOCHASTICA is the first large-scale European initiative designed to bring together the full spectrum of researchers and professionals who develop, analyse, and apply stochastic differential equation models. The goal is to combine mathematical theory with real-world practice, train the next generation of talent in an integrated scientific environment, and help ensure these models are used more widely and effectively in areas such as environmental management, energy, healthcare, and beyond.”
Conall Kelly, Ireland. Main Proposer of STOCHASTICA
“The overarching aim of SAFE ICU is to bring together a team of experts European countries to work towards the reduction of patient safety-related nurse-sensitive outcomes. This network will not only support research into reducing avoidable harm in ICU settings, but will also 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
“The main aim of CINNAMON is to establish a collaborative network of European centres to standardize, expand and optimise CAR-T cell therapy expertise. Teamwork is essential for science and even more for the development of disruptive and cutting-edge technologies such as advanced therapies. We are now in a unique position to drive the field forward directly from academia, but also with collaboration from other stakeholders, so we invite you to join the team, whoever you are or wherever you come from.”
Julio Delgado, Spain. Main Proposer of CINNAMON
“Researchers, practitioners, and policymakers interested in the future of work, digital transformation, and human capital development are invited to join the Human-IT network. This interdisciplinary platform offers opportunities to co-create innovative HRM solutions, influence policy, and collaborate across sectors. Members will engage in cutting-edge research, share expertise through working groups, and shape inclusive, tech-driven approaches to workplace innovation. Joining Human-IT means contributing to the design of next-generation employee experiences and helping to build resilient, future-ready organizations across Europe.”
Nevila Xhindi, Albania. Main Proposer of HUMAN-IT
“Cancer surgery remains a key treatment for solid malignancies, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where access to newer therapies is limited. However, disparities in surgical oncology training exist across Europe, affecting access to complex cases, clinical trials, mentorship, and research facilities. This COST action aims to identify and address disparities in cancer surgery by promoting multidisciplinary training, mentorship, and research capacity, and invites surgical oncology professionals and those in training to help us shape the future of cancer surgery.”
Wim Ceelen, Belgium. Main Proposer of DISSECT
“CROSS-CASCADE aims to understand how climate change impacts across different sectors and cascades from one region into another. The network consists of scientists that model biophyiscal climate impacts and scientists that model how these impacts propagate through trade, supply-chain, migration or financial networks as well as those that study how coherent policies can be designed to cope with these cascading impacts. Together, we will develop modelling protocols and methods to analyse cascading impacts and how to best communicate them.”
Christopher Reyer, Germany. Main Proposer of CROSS-CASCADE
“Our main aim is to facilitate networking between psychedelic researchers from all domains with clinicians, industry, patient and advocacy groups, and regulators, in order to establish a solid foundation for the implementation of psychedelics in clinical practice. This will involve a particular focus on understanding the underlying neurobiology, identifying potential novel drugs, and generating shared data sets for big data analyses. If you are tuned in, just drop in!”
Tomáš Páleníček, Czech Republic. Main Proposer of PSY-NET
“To better detect climate variability and assess mitigation actions, long-term sustained and robust observations are required. Comparability of data from multitude of measuring systems, stations and network becomes a fundamental requirement. Focusing on Climate Reference Measurements (CRM), this COST Action will foster collaboration and harmonisation among researchers and institutions across Europe, and beyond, to enhance the quality and reliability of climate observational data. The final aim is to improve confidence in detecting climate trends and predicting severe events.”
Andrea Merlone, Italy. Main Proposer of CRIM
“The ANTICIPATE COST Action will bring together research communities and operational practitioners working and studying across the cutting-edge topics of extended-range multi-hazard predictions and warnings. If you want to be involved in forwarding the science and contributing to the implementation of multi-hazard predictions and warnings, please join ANTICIPATE!”
Christopher White, United Kingdom. Main Proposer of ANTICIPATE
“The COST Action CAPSTONE will work within the One Health concept, promoting interdisciplinary breakthroughs between ecotoxicology, toxicology, bioinformatics, epidemiology and risk assessment. Our goal is to identify the adverse effects of pesticides when linked to oxidative stress, critical for both humans and the wider ecosystem.”
Elisa Boutet-Robinet, France. Main Proposer of CAPSTONE
“We invite clinicians, researchers, policymakers, digital health experts, patient representatives, and industry stakeholders to join CardioPharmaGENET, a diverse and collaborative network advancing personalized medicine in cardiovascular care, and work with us to systematize knowledge and make it actionable across Europe and beyond. We warmly encourage Young Researchers and Innovators to get involved, grow the network, build meaningful collaborations, and shape the future of precision cardiology together with us.”
Adna Ašić, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Main Proposer of CardioPharmaGENET
“ENRICH aims to build a European network of researchers and stakeholders working on radiation-detection based experiments and applications, overcoming the present lack of cross-disciplinarity that is limiting knowledge exchange and the transfer of technologies from large-scale facilities to smaller labs and industries.
ENRICH seeks to unite diverse communities (astrophysics, fundamental physics, material science, detectors, electronics, optics, medicine, cultural heritage, food safety, fraud detection, etc.), allowing collaboration across sectors and disciplines to accelerate scientific and technological advances in radiation detection.”
Alessandro Scordo, Italy. Main Proposer of ENRICH
“ILCquest will focus on standardizing protocols for the identification, isolation, and propagation of innate lymphoid cells across various lymphoid and non-lymphoid tissues, as well as evaluating their potential for cancer prediction and patient stratification. We are looking for experts in bioinformatics, data science, synthetic chemists, and scientists with the expertise in cancer research and clinical oncologists to join and work with us!”
Ivana Stojanovic, Serbia. Main Proposer of ILCquest
Apply to join today!
COST Actions are different to 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.
Who should get involved and why?
“EEG101 is an open, inclusive network for researchers committed to improving the transparency, reproducibility, and societal impact of EEG, a century-old neuroimaging technology with enormous potential for understanding brain function and advancing clinical and commercial applications. Whether you’re in neuroscience, engineering, clinical work, or an open science advocate, we welcome you to join us in shaping shared tools, datasets, and training for the future of EEG research.”
Faisal Mushtaq, United Kingdom. Main Proposer of EEG101
“If you’re fascinated by how extreme plasma processes shape the environments around black holes, neutron stars, or cutting-edge laboratory experiments with intense light sources and particle beams, this network is for you. Join us to push the boundaries of extreme plasma physics, connect across disciplines and countries, and help build a vibrant, collaborative community driving discovery and innovation.”
Frederico Fiuza, Portugal. Main Proposer of EXPAND
“Researchers, industry experts, and data scientists working on food structure, physical-chemistry and techno-functionality are invited to join INFOTECH-DATA. Together, we will standardise how we measure food techno-functionality (e.g. solubility, foaming, emulsifying, and gelling properties) and build an open-access database to accelerate predictive food design. Your expertise is key to shaping global techno-functionality protocols and transforming how we develop the foods of tomorrow.”
Jack Lang, the Netherlands. Main Proposer of INFOTECH-DATA
“We invite clinicians, researchers, developers, and patient advocates to join our COST Action on XR-based neurorehabilitation: neuroXRehab. Together, we aim to revolutionise the assessment and treatment of spatial neglect and related disorders after brain injury—making care more precise, accessible, and effective across Europe and beyond.”
Lars Evald, Denmark. Main Proposer of neuroXRehab
“SUSTENET invites researchers, innovators, and industry partners to join a vibrant pan-European network of experts dedicated to advancing thermoelectric technology. This COST Action offers a unique platform for collaboration, training, and innovation to support the EU’s green and digital transitions.”
Filipe Neves, Portugal. Main Proposer of SUSTENET
“If you are a researcher, comic creator, educator, or science communicator curious about how comics can shape public understanding of sciences, COS-MICs is your space. Join our interdisciplinary network to explore how comics can speak science fluently across cultures and countries and bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and society”
Virginie Giuliana, France. Main proposer of COS-MICs
“If you have a genuine interest in science diplomacy, regardless of your academic background, this network is for you. Join us to break disciplinary silos, contribute diverse perspectives, and collectively enhance how evidence informs multilateral policymaking in complex strategic domains. Young and experienced researchers, industry leaders, diplomats and policymakers are all welcome.”
Gianluigi Riva, Italy. Main Proposer of SiDnet
“Urban planners, architects, landscape architects, ecologists, social scientists, artists, local authorities and community organisations should join OBSERVISTA to challenge approaches that perceive urban vacant spaces as empty and devoid of value. Together, we’ll identify and quantify the hidden social, ecological, and cultural value of ‘terrain vague’ to inform better decision-making about their future. We’ll explore evidence-based strategies that reimagine these overlooked spaces as potential hubs for climate adaptation, biodiversity promotion and social inclusion towards regenerative, healthy and just cities.”
Krystallia Kamvasinou, United Kingdom. Main Proposer of OBSERVISTA
“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. The CPP4ALL Cost Action 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
“This COST Action is open to high-energy and particle physicists – theorists and experimentalists – as well as computer scientists, AI and ML practitioners, and quantum technologists eager to shape the future of collider-based particle physics. If you work at the interface of machine learning, quantum computing, and fundamental physics – or want to explore it – this is the network for you. Join us to drive innovation and contribute to one of the most ambitious scientific endeavours of the coming decades.“
Riccardo Torre, Italy. Main Proposer of MLQC4FC
“Researchers in evolutionary biology, immunology, veterinary and animal science, bioinformatics, and related fields – as well as stakeholders in wildlife conservation, diagnostics, and animal health – are invited to join the European network for animal evolutionary immunology (EVIM-NET), which aims to drive innovation at the intersection of evolution and immune function. This interdisciplinary network offers a unique platform for collaboration on conceptual and methodological advances, along with training focused on evolutionary immunogenomics for real-world applications in disease management, conservation, and animal breeding.“
Michal Vinkler, Czech Republic. Main Proposer of EVIM-NET
“AdResCanCER is a collaborative Action addressing the critical challenge of acquired and adaptive resistance to therapy in gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. We invite participants from across the scientific spectrum – including early-career researchers, innovators, industry professionals, patient advocacy groups, and policy makers – to join us. A strong interdisciplinary approach is essential to achieving impactful outreach and meaningful outcomes.”
Luka Bockor, Hungary. Main Proposer of AdResCanCER
“If you’re passionate about shaping the future of AI through trustworthy, explainable, and multilingual systems, join our network! This Action brings together researchers and practitioners to explore the powerful synergy between Knowledge Graphs and Large Language Models, tackling challenges like bias, hallucination, and domain-specific performance. Whether you’re from academia or industry, your expertise can help build the next generation of intelligent, ethical AI technologies.”
Diego Reforgiato, Italy. Main Proposer of KGELL
“We would like creative multilingual minds to join our network to foster literary multilingual perspectives in research, education and the literary scene. We envisage artists, translators, literary writers, researchers, educators, film makers, theatre practitioners, who share their expertise, knowledge and skills in transdisciplinary, artistic and dialogic settings. Early-career researchers and practitioners are particularly welcome in our network.”
Barbara Siller, Ireland. Main Proposer of MultiLiLiTrans
“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 for 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 will want to join us!”
Benedikt Maier, Switzerland. Main Proposer of EPIGRAPHY
“Researchers, professionals, and stakeholders working in atmospheric sciences, lidar technology, Earth observation, or climate applications are invited to join the EARLICOST COST Action. By connecting ground-based and space-borne lidar communities and users, EARLICOST fosters innovation, harmonization, and collaboration across Europe. Join us to advance lidar science and synergies, and contribute to better air quality, climate understanding, and environmental decision-making.”
Eleni Marinou, Greece. Main Proposer of EARLICOST
“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
“The food sector sits at the intersection of the climate, biodiversity, and water crises – demanding urgent, systemic solutions. Microbial foods offer a transformative path toward a sustainable future. We invite researchers from all related fields to join our network and help accelerate the innovation and development of microbial foods.”
Oliver Konzock, United Kingdom. Main proposer of Mic2Food
“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
“Who should join ImagingBrainstemHealth? Everybody with an interest in understanding the brainstem better: a) its role in clinical conditions such as dementia, mental disorders, chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, etc. b) its role in controlling central cognitive and peripheral autonomic functions. Everybody with an interest in improving our ability to investigate the brainstem with MRI and with postmortem data: MR Physicists, anatomists, toolbox developers for anatomical segmentation or MRI sequence optimization.”
Dorothea Hämmerer, Austria. Main Proposer of ImagingBrainstemHealth
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 COST Association. Login 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.
