Balthasar, A.A.BalthasarBieri, O.O.BieriKuhlmann, S.S.Kuhlmann2022-03-072022-03-072001https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/291191The European scheme for Co-operation in the field of Science and Technology (COST), the European Community's RTD Framework Programmes, the application-oriented initiative EUREKA and the co-ordination efforts of the European Science Foudation (ESF) can be considered pillars of European co-operation in science and technology. Switzerland has been a member of COST since it was set up in 1971 and has the same rights and obligations as the other member states. Non-EU member Switzerland has participated in the European Framework Programmes since 1987 as associated country.en303report