09:30 - 10:00

Registration

10:00-10:15

State of International Cooperation in Science – Achievements and Challenges

Esmira Alirzayeva, Head of Department of International Relations of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

10:15-10:30

Importance of networking opportunities for the Azerbaijani researchers and role of COST

Ilham Humbatov, Head of Science Department, Azerbaijan National Anti-Doping Agency, COST National Contact Point

10:30-11:30

COST and its funding opportunities

Judith Litjens, Policy Officer, COST Association

11:30-11:45

COST as a step towards international cooperation

Krzysztof Gulda, member of the COST Scientific Committee, Strengthening Research Development and Innovation (RDI) in higher education in Azerbaijan, Team Leader

Krzysztof Gulda

11:45-12:15

COST Action: Perspective of participant from Azerbaijan

Nabil Seyidov, Head of Department of Health Policy and Planning, Center for Public Health and Reforms of the Ministry of Health of Azerbaijan Republic, National Contact Point on Food Security, sustainable agriculture

12:15-12:30

Q&A

Wrap-up