RIANA accepts user proposals based on a “continuous call” concept.

Entirely oriented towards customized RI provision that matches the actual needs of users in the fields of nanoscience and nanotechnology, RIANA has come up with an effective scheme for RI access.

Access to excellent research infrastructures shall be prioritized for those researchers with the brightest ideas and approach to make best use of the RI for nanoscience and nanotechnology in view of sustainability. 

The excellence of user projects is upheld by an independent review panel applying sharp evaluation criteria that include:

• Scientific excellence
• Potential to TRL increase
• Level of cross-disciplinarity
• Impact on safety for environment
• Impact on nanoscience or nanotechnology.