Dear EUVENers,

with the Horizon Europe granting scheme, the COST association updated its rules in order to comply with the new funding program. Among the several changes that we are facing, one very important needs your attention! Indeed, from now on, all the applications to become a Working Group member shall be submitted via the Action page on the COST website.

PLEASE ALWAYS REFER TO THE FRESH PUBLISHED COST ANNOTATED RULES FOR THE DETAILS.

Any individual applying to membership in a WG can also indicate the interest to become an Action MC Member or Observer in case the position is still empty. This information can be used by the COST National Coordinator (CNC) or Responsible for Nomination. The Core Team has mandate to review the WG membership applications on a regular basis. Please note that Action MC Members need to apply to one or more WGs of the Action. 

In order to become a WG member, any individual shall be affiliated to a legal entity which may be based wherever in the world. An affiliation is any form of recognised relationship between the individual and a legal entity. Examples of affiliation may be (non-exhaustive list):

• A work contract;
• Enrolment in a research performing study programme (for example, PhD or Post-Doctoral programme);
• Voluntary service in a NGO;
• Emeritus professorship.

The seat of the legal entity shall be used to determine the country of affiliation of the WG participant. Where a legal entity has several seats in the world or affiliated individuals work from different places in the world, the country of workplace shall be considered as the country of affiliation. The attention of applicants is called upon this aspect when filling-in their e-COST profile, the legal entity of affiliation shall be provided with an accurate address (this is essential notably for numerous processes via e-COST). No personal address shall be provided for the affiliation.

Where individuals have several affiliations, they are responsible to mention in their e-COST profile their primary affiliation (meaning the legal entity that they consider as their main affiliation).

In case of doubt, please contact us at info.euven@gmail.com for further guidance.

COST Actions participants and all actors involved in a COST Action are required to abide by the COST Principles and COST Rules, including the rules described in the Annotated Rules.

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