IRISCC third General Call offers Sponsored Physical Access to almost 100 Facilities in Europe, among them 13 eLTER Sites and eLTSER Platforms

The IRISCC (Integrated Research Infrastructure Services for Climate Change Risks) project has launched its third General Call for Transnational and Virtual Access. This is a unique opportunity for researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals to benefit from fully funded access to a wide range of cutting-edge research services and facilities that address climate change-related risks.

🔗 Call Details: https://www.iriscc.eu/article/3rd-open-call-for-access

Apply by: 26 April 2026

As part of this call, 13 eLTER Sites and eLTSER Platforms are included among the infrastructures available for access. These sites represent some of Europe’s most advanced long-term ecosystem research locations and are situated across Germany, Finland, Hungary, Portugal, Spain, Belgium, Austria and Israel. They offer exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary research in natural and socio-ecological systems.

🔍 Explore the list of eLTER Sites and eLTSER Platforms for IRISCC funded access: Service Catalog – eLTER Installations



In addition to the eLTER Sites and eLTSER platforms, the call covers other leading 13 research infrastructures participating in IRISCC (from natural sciences to social, political and computing sciences), enhancing opportunities for cross-sectoral and cross-border collaboration.

To support applicants, IRISCC provides a comprehensive Transnational and Virtual Access Handbook, outlining eligibility, application procedures, and evaluation criteria. You can also check recorded webinars with information on the eligibility, application procedures, and evaluation criteria in the IRISCC Youtube Channel. You can also attend the IRISCC clinics to answer your questions about eligibility, applications procedures, and evaluation criteria. Stay tuned and register from the upcoming clinics!

📘 Access the Handbook

Don't miss this chance to become part of a growing community advancing interdisciplinary research on climate-related risks through access to Europe’s top-tier environmental research infrastructures!


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