Funded access to research facilities supporting aquaculture research
The AQUASERV Sustainable Aquaculture Call is now OPEN!
We invite scientific researchers from academia and industry to apply for funded access to one or more of our 60 world-class research facilities across Europe.
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This call accepts proposals for innovative projects for the development of Sustainable Aquaculture.​​
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Explore our service catalogue, identify the facilities that best suit your research project, and get help from their Access Managers before submitting your research project.
What can AQUASERV offer you?
Gain up to 3 months access to some of Europe's most advanced laboratories and research facilities, with costs fully or partially covered by AQUASERV.
Whether you need state-of-the-art or food technology platforms or advanced aquaria facilities from any of our leading European partners, AQUASERV is here to support your project's specific needs.
What kind of project are we looking for?
For this call, we welcomed innovative research projects that should last up to 3 months and address one or more of the following topics:​
New low-trophic species for aquaculture;
New and improved sustainable feed production technologies;
Managing pathogens, parasites, and health risks in aquaculture;
Quality and safety of aquaculture products;
Managing aquaculture waste;
Aquaculture sustainability topics that contribute to the Farm to Fork strategy.
Why Sustainable Aquaculture?
Europe’s food systems are undergoing major transformation to become fairer, healthier, and more environmentally friendly, as envisioned in the Farm to Fork Strategy at the core of the European Green Deal.
At the same time, increasing human activities at sea — driven by the EU’s Blue Growth agenda and the rising demand for ocean-derived food — intensify cumulative pressures on marine environments. With wild stocks under strain, sustainable aquaculture has emerged as a critical pillar for future food security.​​
Who can apply?
If you’re a PhD student, early-career researcher, engineer or research professional affiliated with a recognized institution, AQUASERV is for you! Your institution could be an academic, a non-for-profit organisation or a registered company.
How does the evaluation process work?
Applications will go through several stages, such as eligibility and feasibility checks, scientific review and evaluation. Results will be announced by March 2025.
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What are the criteria we will be looking at, in order of importance?
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Scientific excellence: The quality, originality and ambition of the proposed work, as well as the potential scientific and technical outcomes and impacts of the project.
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Novelty: The proposal should be innovative, testing new ideas or perspectives in the field.
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Overall feasibility/probability of delivery: Applications should have realistic scientific goals that can be achieved in the context of the AQUASERV.
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Compliance with the key priority of the call, in this case, the ecological restoration theme.
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Need for access: Applications should explain why access to the requested facility is needed to conduct their research.
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Compliance with the AQUASERV ethics policy.
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For further information please consult our
Still have questions? We’re here to help.
Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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For enquiries about a specific service or your project, please direct your message to the relevant access manager.
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For questions regarding the application process and assessment, please contact Stella Alexandroff - stella.alexandroff@embrc.eu.
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For general enquiries, please email aquaserv@ualg.pt and we will redirect your message to the most appropriate contact.
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Please read the Terms of submission.
Please find more information in the TA Handbook.
