Networks funder stakes claim for European Research Area role

Bottom-up, pan-European connections ‘crucial’ for ERA’s success, says Cost

Cost, the European Cooperation in Science and Technology organisation, has set out its case for the importance of networks, such as those it funds, to EU plans for the European Research Area, an initiative to achieve the free flow of knowledge and researchers.

“Networking, pooling national resources, empowering talents and connecting moderate and lead innovation performers would be crucial for the renewed ERA to succeed,” Cost said in its input to a consultation on the ERA.