The purpose of COST actions is to build up a thematic international research and innovation networks. Participants in COST actions can exchange research results through meetings and conferences, attend training and go on short term scientific missions.

In the aftermath of the declaration of a “state of emergency” in Iceland (6 March), and in close cooperation and consultation with the government authorities in Iceland, following the recommendations of World Health Organization, and in the understanding that a growing number of States and organizations worldwide are voluntarily issuing bans on “non-essential” travel, the ASSW2020 organizers have decided that the Arctic Science Summit Week 2020 will be held only online. To be 100% clear – there will be no in-person ASSW2020 meeting in Akureyri and we advise you to change your travel reservations and plans accordingly.

The Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) is an annual gathering of international organizations that have in common the support and encouragement of research in the Arctic. The ASSW2020 will be held in Akureyri on March 27 - April 2, 2020.

The European Commission has opened its JRC Nanobiotechnology Laboratory for Training and Capacity Building to people working in academia, research organisations and in small and medium sizes enterprises (SMEs). The call deadline is 16 March 2020.