RIANA

User Access

Customised access to non-proprietary users in nanoscience and nanotechnology – typically academic

We accept user proposals based on a “continuous call” concept. Applications for Pre-proposals are not mandatory but are highly encouraged.

Access Conditions

  • TA rules
  • At least 2 distinct infrastructures requested
  • Maximum of 4 infrastructures in one proposal
  • Maximum of 120 hours/infrastructure and maximum of 360 hours/proposal
  • Users agree to publish results

Access Reimbursement to Infrastructure

  • Flat rate corresponding to a fraction of the costs

Access Reimbursement to Users

  • Travel/accommodation/subsistence are reimbursed for up to two users per trip

Customised access to proprietary users in nanoscience and nanotechnology – typically industrial

The application is open throughout the project and implemented as a rolling call.

Access Conditions

  • TA rules
  • Access being requested by an SME
  • Maximum of 4 infrastructures in one proposal
  • Maximum of 120 hours/technique and maximum of 360 hours/proposal
  • Users do not have to publish results

Access Reimbursement to Infrastructure

  • Full costs, of which RIANA covers the same flat rate as for non-proprietary access, and the users cover the difference to the full costs

Access Reimbursement to Users

  • Travel/accommodation/subsistence is reimbursed for up to two users per trip
  • A lump sum of 1,000 € is reimbursed for successful proposals by SMEs
  • Up to 10,000 € is reimbursed for the support of SMEs by intermediaries