COST is committed to bringing out excellence and inclusiveness in science Europe-wide and clearing away obstacles by offering low-barrier entry research networks and creating interdisciplinary research cooperation opportunities for researchers. Through bottom-up, open and excellence-driven COST Actions and activities, COST’s inclusiveness policy nurtures talent and creativity. It aims to contribute to capacity building, increase connectedness via its low-barrier access process to networks of excellence.

Call for Applicants: COST COCAG Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITCs) Representative A key element of COST’s inclusiveness policy is developed around geographical spread. This includes less research-intensive COST Members. They are known as COST Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITCs).

The current list of ITCs include: Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Croatia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Republic of North Macedonia, Republic of Serbia, Türkiye and Ukraine. The COCAG core group is looking for a new ITCs Representative to support the work of the Action and support the Social Inclusion & Equity Advisor in developing the Action’s inclusiveness plans.

Key Responsibilities: Act as a point of contact for COST inclusiveness activities

Promote COST opportunities to researchers, institutions and policy stakeholders in underrepresented regions

Facilitate networking, mentoring and interdisciplinary collaboration

Advocate for increased participation of researchers from ITCs in leadership roles

Share examples of good practice and liaise with the core group to ensure alignment with strategic inclusiveness priorities Person Specification: Essential criteria: Based in a COST ITC country





Strong understanding of the European research and development landscape

Excellent communication and networking skills across disciplines and career stages

Ability to engage underrepresented research communities

Ability to work both collaboratively and individually

Be comfortable working in written and spoken English language

Hold a good understanding of COCAG’s purpose and COST’s Inclusiveness Strategy Desirable Criteria: Experience participating in COST Actions

Active involvement in mentoring, widening participation, and policy-related initiatives What COCAG Can Offer: Experience working in a strategic role contributing to widening participation and spreading research excellence and practice across Europe

High visibility among European research networks and policy makers

Opportunities to influence research culture, leadership development, and inclusiveness

Professional development through close engagement with COCAG and stakeholders For an informal conversation about the role please contact Louise Oldridge ([email protected]).

Apply here: Call for Applicants: COST COCAG Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITCs) Representative Closing date: 13th September 2026 Call for Applicants: COST COCAG Social Inclusion and Equity Working Group Representatives (x 3 positions) As Social inclusion and Equity Adviser, Dr Louise Oldridge, is seeking a representative from each of the three COCAG working groups to support the development of the Action’s inclusiveness plans.





Key Responsibilities: Act as a point of contact within the relevant working group for COST inclusiveness activities, monitoring work plans, membership and participation patterns.

Share examples of good practice and liaise with the core group to ensure alignment with strategic inclusiveness priorities Reflect COST’s commitments to:

Geographical inclusiveness (especially engagement of Inclusiveness Target Countries)

Early-Career Researcher (ECR) development

Gender balance and equitable participation

Low-barrier access and widening participation

Recognition of diverse forms of excellence and contribution

Essential Criteria: Hold a good understanding of COCAG’s purpose and COST’s Inclusiveness Strategy

Strong understanding of the European research and development landscape

Excellent communication and networking skills across disciplines and career stages

Ability to engage underrepresented research communities

Ability to work both collaboratively and individually

Be comfortable working in written and spoken English language What COCAG Can Offer: Experience working in a strategic role contributing to widening participation and spreading research excellence and practice across Europe

High visibility among European research networks and policy makers

Opportunities to influence research culture, leadership development, and inclusiveness

Professional development through close engagement with COCAG and stakeholders For an informal conversation about the role please contact Louise Oldridge ([email protected]).

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