Aim: To communicate the work and results of the COST Action to a wide range of audiences, including non-scientific ones. Must comply with COST branding rules and minimum 3 co-authors.

Purpose:
Dissemination Activity Grants (often called Dissemination Conference Grants) are financial supports offered by COST Actions to enable members to present the Action’s work and results at high-profile events not organised by the Action itself.

They aim to:

• Increase the Action’s visibility in the scientific community and beyond.
• Build new collaborations and stakeholder connections.
• Share knowledge and results with targeted audiences.

Who Can Apply:

• Must be an Action participant (registered on the e-COST platform).
• Typically open to PhD students, Early Career Investigators (ECIs), and other members from any COST Member Country or Near Neighbour Country.
• The applicant must be presenting work linked to the Action’s objectives (usually as a speaker or poster presenter).

Eligible Activities:

• Oral presentations or posters at international conferences.
• Keynote speeches or panel contributions directly linked to Action results.
• Participation in policy, industry, or stakeholder events that align with the Action’s goals.

Funding Rules:

• Up to €2,000 for in-person events (covers travel, accommodation, daily allowance, and registration fees).
• Up to €500 for virtual events.

Funding is a grant, not a reimbursement of actual costs—it’s based on the approved budget in the grant agreement.

The applicant must submit a scientific report within 30 days of the event, including evidence of participation and dissemination impact.

Expected Outcomes:

• Broader reach of the Action’s results.
• Enhanced networking and knowledge exchange.
• Stronger integration of COST Actions into international research and innovation ecosystems.