Euro-BioImaging Proof-of-Concept Studies

16.11.2011

 

          

 

PROOF-OF-CONCEPT STUDIES

CALL CLOSED

 

The Euro-BioImaging consortium thanks all applicants for their participation.

Proposals are now being evaluated. Applicants will receive the results within a few weeks and will be contacted directly by the chosen facility. 

 

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UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY: More than 50 world-class

imaging facilities open their doors for you!

 

From January to July 2012  Euro-BioImaging conducts a series of proof-of-concept studies and therefore offers FREE access to European advanced biological and biomedical imaging facilities. More than 50 imaging facilities in 16 countries contribute in kind by providing open access for researchers.

Aims

• to provide the opportunity for scientists to conduct their research project using cutting edge imaging instruments
• to test and refine standardized execution and access protocols for future Euro-BioImaging facilities
• to assess potential pitfalls for running these resources
• to identify current community needs for access to different technologies

 

Technologies/Facilities

Euro-BioImaging proof-of-concept study sites/facilities will offer FREE ACCESS to the following imaging technologies. Please follow the links to learn more about the involved facilities.

• Advanced Light Microscopy - General Access

• Innovative Technologies - Advanced Light Microscopy

• Molecular Imaging Technologies

• Innovative Technologies - Medical Imaging

• Medical Imaging Technologies from “Patient to Population”

 

Application

Applicants from the PhD student level up to senior researchers, belonging to any university or public research center in Europe are invited to submit their project proposals from October 1st to November 30st, 2011.

• Research Proposal Submission Form

Proposals will be evaluated by a panel of reviewers composed by experts of the Euro-BioImaging consortium covering the different imaging technologies and the responsible heads of the participating imaging facilities.

Successful applicants will be contacted by the respective imaging facility to discuss the details of the visit.

 

Grant opportunities to cover travel and accommodation expenses

• EMBO fellowships
• DAAD grants (for foreigners coming to Germany or for Germans going abroad)
• Boehringer Ingelheim travel grants
• The Company of Biologists traveling grants 
• FEBS youth travel funds: 
• ESF short visit grants

In addition we suggest contacting your national funding agencies for further grant opportunities.