Guidelines

COST Co-branding rules

Co-branding rules are important in order to acknowledge COST as the funding source
It is important to reinforce the presence of the COST brand throughout the Actions’ different communication tools, such as:
brochures, flyers, posters, websites, videos, articles in scientific journals, books, etc.
All of the above, if funded by COST, need to acknowledge COST as the funding source through the use of a signature block,
taking into account the following elements
  • COST logotype   :   COST Logo Package
  • The EU emblem and text “Funded by the European Union”  : Horizon Europe Logo Package
  • The acknowledgment text needs to include the title of the Action and the COST Action number :
    This article/publication is based upon work from COST Action
    “CA20108 – FAIR NEtwork of micrometeorological measurements (FAIRNESS)”,
    supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology).
  • The boilerplate featuring a description of COST:

    COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is a funding agency for research and innovation networks. Our Actions help connect research initiatives across Europe and enable scien- tists to grow their ideas by sharing them with their peers. This boosts their research, career and innovation.
  • A reference to the COST website : www.cost.eu
For more details and examples see:
Guidelines for COST Actions to acknowledge COST as a funding source 
Please acknowledge COST as the funding source following this table
For scientific publications, follow these co-branding rules :
  •  Logotype:
    • 45 mm (length) on A4
    • 30 mm (length) on A5
    • always placed on the left side
  • Use the publication’s margins as long as the logotype keeps
    a minimum clear space of x 1 with the left edge (A) and x 2 with the bottom edge (B).
  • Logotype alignment at the left edge of the wordmark (C) to the left margin
  • Logotype clear space with other logotypes (D) x 2
  • Use the main version of the logotype on white backgrounds.
  • Use the single-colour version of the logotype in white for dark-coloured backgrounds.
  • Use the single-colour version of the logotype in dark grey for light-coloured backgrounds.
  • Avoid placing the logotype over complicated backgrounds that might have a negative impact on proper readability.