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*PITHIA-NRF Trans-National Access (TNA) 3^rd Call*
PITHIA-NRF (Plasmasphere Ionosphere Thermosphere Integrated Research
Environment and Access services: a Network of Research Facilities)
invites applications for access to a variety of the *best
**European**research facilities* (nodes) for studies and modelling of
physical processes acting in the Earth’s upper atmosphere, with support
from experts within the field. There are twelve nodes within PITHIA-NRF
all dedicated to investigating the plasmasphere, ionosphere and/or
thermosphere.
The access can be *physical access* (one-week visit with travel and
accommodation included) or *remote access* (one-month remote access with
weekly support). The available services or resources are limited, and a
competitive process is required following a defined procedure and
criteria for the selection of users.
*Project opportunities:*
Information of project opportunities and description of the nodes are
available at https://pithia-nrf.eu/tna/tna-calls/second-tna-call. We
encourage any potential applicants to discuss with the relevant node
about the project before submitting their proposals. The TNA Support
Centre (tna(a)pithia-nrf.eu) at PITHIA-NRF can help establishing contact
points with the nodes.
*When?*
The call is open from *1 July 202**2* until the deadline *15
September**202**2*. The application can be submitted at any time between
these dates.
*Who?*
Access is provided for science projects to users from Academia, Small
and Medium Enterprises, Industry, and Public Organisations.
*How?*
The application should be filled in and submitted using the online form
(https://pithia-nrf.eu/forms/tna-application-form-
<https://pithia-nrf.eu/forms/tna-application-form-2>2
<https://pithia-nrf.eu/forms/tna-application-form-2>). After submission,
eligibility and feasibility checks will be performed followed by the
scientific evaluation. Follow the instructions at
https://pithia-nrf.eu/tna/tna-calls/second-tna-call.
*Contact:*
TNA Support Centre: tna(a)pithia-nrf.eu
/EU Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme Grant Agreement No
101007599/
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Dr. Ingemar Häggström
Leader of WP7: PITHIA-NRF Trans-national access
