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*PITHIA-NRF Trans-National Access (TNA) Open Call*
PITHIA-NRF <https://pithia-nrf.eu>(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:*
Project opportunities and description of the nodes are available at the
information page
<https://pithia-nrf.eu/pithia-nrf-users/tna/tna-calls/fourth-tna-call>.
We encourage any potential applicants to discuss with the relevant node
about the project before submitting their proposals. The TNA Support
Centre <mailto:tna@pithia-nrf.eu> at PITHIA-NRF can help establishing
contact points with the nodes.
*When?*
This spring 2023 call is running from *15 January 2023* until *15
June**2023*. It is an *O**pen Call* and applications will be handled as
they arrive to streamline the timelines of the projects.
*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-4>. 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