The process of creating a new EUROCORES Programme consists of two stages:
Proposals for the creation of new EUROCORES Programmes: Call for Theme Proposals
A EUROCORES Theme is an idea for a new EUROCORES Programme. Proposals for EUROCORES themes are invited once a year.
Selection of Collaborative Research Projects: Call for Outline Proposals
Selected EUROCORES themes are developed into EUROCORES Programmes (provided there is sufficient support from the participating national funding organisations). The viable EUROCORES Programmes will then publish their call for outline proposals for collaborative research projects (CRPs).
Outline Proposal provides general ideas for a collaborative research project within particular EUROCORES Programme. It specifies the scope of the CRP, the teaming arrangement, main deliverables of the project and budget estimate.
ESF provides the scientific, administrative and technical secretariat for COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology).