Fifth Instruct-ERIC International Access Call (open to researchers in Ukraine)
Verified by the editorial team 29 September 2026
Updated Card linked to the specific call with the 8 Oct deadline; added the EUR 5,000 cap and conditions for researchers in Ukraine
Summary
Up to EUR 5,000 for access to structural biology facilities at Instruct-ERIC centres. This supports individual researchers, not civic organisations; the deadline is 8 October 2026, 19:00 CEST.
About the call
Instruct-ERIC is a European research infrastructure for structural biology. Its International Access Call is open to researchers from Instruct centres and from institutions holding an MoU with Instruct-ERIC, and the fifth round is also open to researchers from any Ukrainian research institution.
Successful projects receive up to EUR 5,000 for travel, accommodation and access costs at Instruct centres; for remote visits the funds can cover sample shipment. Subsistence is not covered. Funds are released once user and facility feedback has been submitted in ARIA.
Who can apply
- Researchers at any Ukrainian research institution
- Researchers from Instruct centres and member countries
- Researchers at institutions holding an MoU with Instruct-ERIC
Who cannot apply
- Civic organisations without a research profile
What the funds are for
- Travel and accommodation for work at Instruct centres
- Technology access costs
- Sample shipment for remote access
What is not funded
- Subsistence
How to apply
- 1Choose a service in the Instruct technology catalogue
- 2Apply through the ARIA portal on the call page
- 3Submit by 19:00 CEST on 8 October 2026
Questions and answers
- Does Instruct-ERIC cover subsistence?
- No, subsistence is not covered. Funds are for travel, accommodation and access costs at Instruct centres.
- Is remote access possible without travelling to a centre?
- Yes. For remote visits the funds can cover sample shipment. Funds are released once user and facility feedback has been submitted in ARIA.
Change history
- Updated: Card linked to the specific call with the 8 Oct deadline; added the EUR 5,000 cap and conditions for researchers in Ukraine
Donor contacts
Email: support@instruct-eric.org
