COST (European CO-operation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research) is one of the longest-running European instruments supporting cooperation among scientists and researchers across Europe. COST is a framework allowing for coordination of nationally-funded research on a European level. The aim of COST is to establish and support international networks amongst scientists.

The Swiss State secretariat of education and research (SER) just published its annual report 2008 on Swiss participation in COST: This annual report gives details on COST Switzerland, COST at international level, the Swiss representation in various technical committees and Swiss participation in COST Actions.

To download this annual report and for further information on Swiss involvement in COST please refer to the SER website under "Dokumentation" and "Themen". For further information on how to participate in COST, please contact the cost office at SER.