From academia to industry, in Europe and beyond!
Who can apply?
To be eligible for AQUASERV Transnational Access (TA) services, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Eligible Applicants:
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PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, researchers, or engineers.
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Affiliated with a recognized academic institution, a not-for-profit organization, or a registered company.
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Based in a European Union Member State or an Associated Country. Applications from individuals or groups outside these regions may be considered, though with some limitations.
Project Proposal:
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Applicants must submit a project proposal that demonstrates innovation and relevance to the TA services.
Transnational Requirement:
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The home institution of the main applicant must be located in a different country from the selected access provider.
Additional Eligibility Conditions:
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The applicant must be the Project Leader, assuming primary responsibility for the project's execution if accepted.
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PhD students are eligible. Master's students can participate if the project is led by an experienced researcher; however, AQUASERV will not cover their travel and subsistence costs. Bachelor's students are not eligible.
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The applicant must have an active contract with their home institution, ensuring coverage of insurance and other provisions during the access period.
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Collaboration with research and technical staff at the Access Provider is encouraged but not mandatory.
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If your project is accepted, you must agree to archive the data obtained from the TA as Open Access (with opt-outs allowed) and ensure any related refereed publications are also Open Access. For more details, refer to our page Procedures for AQUASERV users.
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​If your project is accepted, besides submitting a Data Management Plan, you must agree to archive the data obtained from the TA as Open Access (with opt-outs allowed) and ensure any related refereed publications are also Open Access. For more details, refer to our page Procedures for AQUASERV users.
