We are excited to announce the launch of the first Transnational Access (TNA) Open Call under the MICROBES-4-CLIMATE project! This call is open from March 31st, 2025 to June 30th, 2025, providing researchers with funded access to cutting-edge Research Infrastructures (RIs) across Europe. The MICROBES-4-CLIMATE TNA Programme is designed to remove geographical barriers, promote collaboration, and accelerate scientific progress by offering researchers access to state-of-the-art infrastructures, data, and expertise. Through this initiative, users from research organizations, universities, and industry (biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, environment, and more) can apply for access to a range of advanced services.
Who can Apply?
✔ PhD students, postdocs, and researchers affiliated with academic institutions, non-profits, industries, or companies.
✔ Applicants must have legal affiliation with their home institution and obtain full support from it.
✔ Fast-track access is available for Ukrainian researchers from government-controlled territories.
✔ Applicants must apply for at least two services, each from a different RI or M4C beneficiary. Priority will be given to cross-disciplinary projects, integrating microbes and the environment (plants, soil, etc.) to address climate change.
✔ Users must complete an ethical questionnaire and ensure their projects do not receive double funding (a statement may be required).
The TNA online portal is now available with full details on the eligibility, access providers, submission and reporting rules and guides, and more. The M4C TNA Catalogue of services can be accessed directly here. For eligibility inquiries, contact the Access Officer (accessofficer@microbes4climate.eu). For feasibility assessments and technical questions, users must reach out the respective facility/service manager.
Check for the official Press release on the 1st Transnational Access (TNA) open call for more details.
