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*PITHIA-NRF Trans-National Access (TNA) 1^st 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 research facilities 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/fisrt-tna-call
<https://pithia-nrf.eu/tna/tna-calls/fisrt-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 <mailto:tna@pithia-nrf.eu>) at PITHIA-NRF can help
establishing contact points with the nodes.
*When?*
The call is open from *15 July 2021* until the deadline *30 September
2021*. 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>). 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 <https://pithia-nrf.eu/tna/tna-calls>.
*Contact:*
TNA Support Centre: tna(a)pithia-nrf.eu <mailto:tna@pithia-nrf.eu>
/ EU Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme Grant
Agreement No 101007599/
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Dr. Ingemar Häggström
Head of Operations, EISCAT Scientific Association
Mail address: Box 812, SE-98128 Kiruna, Sweden
Visiting address: Bengt Hultqvist väg 1, SE-98192 Kiruna, Sweden
Phone: +46 98079155 Cell: +46 703212083
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