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Under the pre-proposal call, scientists can benefit from the support of the ReMade@ARI’s Smart Science Cluster team to develop their preliminary research idea(s) into a full ReMade-TNA proposal.

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Under the new Rolling Call, proposals can be submitted at any time during the period September 2025 – May 2026, giving scientists more flexibility and time to carefully prepare, develop, and refine their research ideas.

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RIANA (Research Infrastructure Access in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology) – TNA User Access

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The RIANA – TNA Access is Now Open.

We accept user proposals based on a “continuous call” concept.

Applications for Pre-proposals are not mandatory but are highly encouraged.

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Various locations where participating research instruments and synchrotron facilities are located

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RIANA (Research Infrastructure Access in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology) – SME User Access

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The SME Call for Proposals is Now Open. 

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

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Various locations where participating research instruments and synchrotron facilities are located

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National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-ll) and Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN) Users’ Meeting

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**April 21–23** and **May 5-6, 2026**.

The NSLS-II and CFN Users’ Meeting offers researchers, engineers, and early-career scientists, including students and postdocs, from across the STEM community an opportunity to share their work and insights. The meeting covers a broad range of topics, such as synchrotron science, nanoscale science, imaging and tomography, materials science, chemical sciences, energy science, nanotechnology, advanced manufacturing, and biological sciences. The Users’ Meeting will include keynote lectures, poster session, lab tours, a banquet dinner and ample opportunities to meet colleagues and plan the next experiments at NSLS-II and CFN.

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Brookhaven National Laboratory (Upton, Suffolk County, New York, United States) and Online (limited events) April 21–23 and May 5-6, 2026

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3rd edition of the NEPHEWS Virtual Training

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We are excited to announce the third edition of the NEPHEWS Virtual Training, a two-day online event taking place on May 11 – 12, 2026. This training brings together researchers, experts, and project partners from across Europe to explore cutting-edge techniques in synchrotron, neutron, and free electron laser (FEL) science.

**Event Details**:
* Dates: May 11–12, 2026
* Time: Starting at 9:00 AM (Warsaw time)
* Location: Online via Zoom
* Registration: Register here (one registration covers both days)

**What to Expect**
The training will feature four interactive sessions led by top European scientists from facilities such as ESRF, ILL, EuXFEL, SOLARIS, and more. Participants will gain insights into the latest experimental techniques, data workflows, and applications in materials and matter science.

**Highlights include**:
* The synchrotron and neutron landscape in Europe
* X-rays and neutrons as probes of matter and materials
* Accessing beamtime at large-scale facilities via NEPHEWS
* Case studies in actinide science and high-entropy materials

**Why Join**?
This is a unique opportunity to connect with peers, learn from leading experts, and discover how NEPHEWS facilitates access to European large-scale research infrastructures.
Stay tuned — the full program and speaker details are now available and will guide participants through a comprehensive exploration of modern X-ray and neutron techniques.

Link to Agenda: NEPHEWS_Virtual_Training_3rd_edition_Agenda_May_11-12_2026

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The proposed **IUPAP Hackathonino** wil ltake place during [IPAC2026 ](https://www.ipac26.org/welcome/)from May 17 to 20, 2026 in Deauville France and serve as a **proof of concept **for an annual event held at IPAC conferences. It builds on IPAC’s unique environment, which already brings together academia and industry, and promote co-creation and innovation around shared industrial and scientific challenges. Organized under [IUPAP WG14](https://iupap-wg14.web.cern.ch/), with support from [Accelerator Science and Technology Industry Permanent Forum (AIPF)](https://aipf.web.cern.ch/), [ Big Science Sweden ](https://www.bigsciencesweden.se/), CERN, MIT, and others, it will be coordinated closely with the IPAC organizing team.

Around 30–50 students will form multidisciplinary teams to **address societal challenges using accelerator-based concepts and tools.** The initiative offers strong impact with modest investment: participants will work on their own laptops, supported by mentoring from accelerator scientists at major research infrastructures and, where possible, industry experts. Over the first three days of IPAC2026, student teams will develop and present their solutions, with **several winning teams receiving awards.**

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IPAC’26 17th International Particle Accelerator Conference

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We are thrilled to invite you to join us from May 17-22, 2026, at the Centre International Deauville (CID) for a fully in-person event. IPAC is the premier annual gathering for the global accelerator community, bringing together scientists, engineers, and industry professionals from around the world. This conference is a unique opportunity to explore the latest breakthroughs in accelerator research and development, as well as to receive updates on current and future accelerator facilities. The 2026 edition of IPAC is hosted by the GANIL-SPIRAL2 laboratory in collaboration with CEA, CNRS, Synchrotron SOLEIL, and ESRF. These organizations are renowned for their expertise in the design, construction and operation of a wide variety of particle accelerators and innovative accelerator technologies.

## Key dates

1 April 2025

- Sponsorship & Booth Reservations Open

9 October 2025

- Early Registration Opens
- Abstract Submissions Open
- Student Grant Applications Open

3 December 2025

- Abstract Submissions Closes
- Student Grant Applications Close

17 March 2026

- Early Bird registration closes

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Laserlab-Europe Talk: Elucidating the Photon Migration Effects in Incubated Chicken Eggs using Time-Domain Diffuse Optics

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Title: Elucidating the Photon Migration Effects in Incubated Chicken Eggs using Time-Domain Diffuse Optics Speaker: Lennard van den Tweel (Wageningen University and Research) Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 16:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST) The early and non-invasive assessment of chicken embryonic sex and viability is of great interest. This interest is driven by the ethical dilemma surrounding the culling of non-productive day-old male chicks in layer-hen production and by the need to improve hatchery efficiency. Optical techniques are widely investigated for these applications, but are challenged by the complex optical properties and heterogeneous structure of avian eggs. Here, we show that chicken eggs display unusual photon trapping behavior due to the eggshell behaving like an integrating sphere, considerably extending photon time-of-flight. Time-domain diffuse optical spectroscopy (TD-DOS) on egg phantoms, supported by Monte Carlo simulations and post-dispersive filtering experiments, rule out fluorescence as the source for the long photon time-of-flight. These results point to diffuse reflections at the inner surface of the eggshell as the source of the long photon time-of-flight. Despite these boundary effects, the retrieval of internal bulk optical properties remains feasible via inversion of the diffusion approximation after selection of appropriate boundary conditions, as was demonstrated in incubated eggs. Finally, phantom experiments illustrate how the integrating sphere affects the temporal response of time-resolved Raman and fluorescence measurements, highlighting critical challenges in non-invasive optical characterization of avian embryos. 																																																																					Registration																								Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.

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Laserlab-Europe and Lasers4EU Annual and Users Meeting 2026

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The joint annual meeting of the Laserlab-Europe AISBL and the Horizon Europe project Lasers4EU offers a central forum for networking and collaboration, bringing together representatives of leading research institutes, industry representatives and early-stage researchers to discuss the latest developments in laser-based technologies and their scientific and industrial applications. The Annual Meeting, held in a hybrid format, will take place from 26 to 29 May 2026 at HiLASE Centre and ELI Beamlines in Dolní Břežany, Czechia. We look forward to welcoming you to an engaging and insightful event! 																																																					Register to the Annual Meeting 2026																																																																												Apply for the Poster Session																																																																																												Programme																																																																					Sessions and supplementary programme (open to all)																							The following thematic sessions and supplementary events are open to participants from outside Laserlab-Europe and Lasers4EU.A dedicated poster area will showcase the research results of early-stage researchers.An exhibition area will be available for interested companies.All participants and company representatives are invited to contribute to the discussions at the end of each session.Thematic sessions:  																																											 																											Lasers in the Future Development of Space																											Unlocking Stories from the Past: Laser-based Technology for Cultural Heritage				In this session we will explore how cutting-edge laser and spectroscopy techniques are transforming the study, preservation and understanding of cultural heritage. From non-invasive imaging and advanced material characterization to conservation and diagnostics of historical artefacts: presentations will highlight scientific breakthroughs from fundamental research to applications that bridge academia and industry demonstrating how laser-based methods reveal hidden histories and support sustainable preservation of our shared cultural treasures. 																							 AI for Laser-based Systems				AI and data science are crucial to link advanced photonic research to application scenarios like in clinics or environmental monitoring. This session focuses on the methodologies allowing the use of AI in small samples size scenarios, which typically arise in photonics-oriented research. Examples would be physical inspired augmentation strategies, transfer learning, physics informed neural networks, but also includes AI based optimization of measurements, components and setups. 																							New high-intensity Laser Applications in Health				This session focuses on emerging biomedical applications of high-intensity laser technologies, with emphasis on laser-driven particle sources and laser-based approaches to radionuclide production. Laser-accelerated electrons, protons, and heavier ions will be discussed, highlighting their characteristic beam parameters and their potential role as complementary tools to conventional accelerator facilities. The session will cover the current state of the field as well as future prospects, including the timelines for a potential clinical translation. 																										Supplementary programme: Lab Tours at HiLASE Centre and ELI BeamlinesExhibition areaPoster area & poster session																																																																					Lasers4EU activities (internal events)																																																																																																																																																																		Workshop on Standardised Performance Assessment				High-end laser facilities within the Lasers4EU consortium serve a broad user community, from fundamental attosecond science to medical and industrial applications. Ensuring that these facilities provide reliable, reproducible and comparable results increasingly depends on robust, transparent and, where possible, standardised performance assessment. During the workshop, the subgroups developing protocols for standardised performance assessment adaptable to specific communities will present their work and results. 																							Lasers4EU General Assembly Meeting				The Lasers4EU General Assembly will bring together project partners to review the achievements of the consortium collaboration and to plan the next steps for the project. 																							Meeting of the Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC)				The Lasers4EU IAC meeting will bring together industry and project partners to shape the strategic direction of the project. Members will provide input on innovation needs, exploitation opportunities, and the integration of industry perspectives into project activities. Their expertise will help ensure Lasers4EU stays closely aligned with market demands. 																							Industry-Focused Roundtable: Needs, Trends and Consortium Response				This session, held as part of the first Lasers4EU User Meeting, is dedicated to strengthening collaboration with industrial partners. Following an introduction to the dedicated industry access route, participants will be invited to discuss priority areas, technical challenges, and emerging trends within their respective sectors. The roundtable offers a direct platform for the Consortium to demonstrate how its specialised facilities and expertise can address real-world industrial challenges. 																																																																								Laserlab-Europe AISBL activities (internal events)																																																																																																																			Laserlab-Europe AISBL General Assembly Meeting: The Laserlab-Europe AISBL General Assembly will bring together the association members to discuss strategies and coordinate upcoming collaborative initiatives.																																																																					This website will be updated regularly. Further information will follow. 																																																					Register to the Annual Meeting 2026																																																																												Apply for the Poster Session

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Dolní Břežany, Dolní Břežany, Czech Republic

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Various locations where participating research instruments and synchrotron facilities are located

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Brookhaven National Laboratory (Upton, Suffolk County, New York, United States) and Online (limited events) April 21–23 and May 5-6, 2026

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Canadian Light Source Inc. 44 Innovation Boulevard Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Dolní Břežany, Dolní Břežany, Czech Republic

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Hirschegg, Oberseitestr. 38, Hirschegg, 87568, Austria

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PAL-XFEL, 80 Jigokro-127-beongil, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Korea

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The Empress Convention Center and Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand

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The Pyle Center is located on the UW-Madison campus on the shore of Lake Mendota, Madison, Wisconsin

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University of Hamburg, Audimax, Von-Melle-Park 4, 20146 Hamburg

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University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe