MC Observers
An MC Observer can be a researcher, engineer or scholar observing a COST Action's coordination and decision-making process and activities on behalf of his/her institution of affiliation (approved NNC institutions, approved EU agencies, approved European RTD, approved International Organisation or approved IPC institutions).
Near Neighbour Countries (NNC)
NNC are the countries approved by the Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) to benefit from dedicated support for the integration of their researchers in COST activities.
International Partner Countries (IPC)
All those countries that are neither COST Member Countries / Cooperating State nor are they COST NNC.
