3rd Open Call for Projects in AgroSERV

AgroServ is a transdisciplinary initiative supported by the European Union through the Horizon Europe program and will continue until 2027. It supports the research community by funding interdisciplinary agroecology research projects aimed at building sustainable and resilient agri-food systems. These projects focus on areas like plant biology, water, soil, and microorganisms. Euro-BioImaging is a partner in the AgroServ consortium, which includes 12 other research infrastructures and partners across 23 countries. As part of this project, nine Euro-BioImaging Nodes currently offer access to their expertise and services.

3rd open call for access

After a successful first and second call for access, we are pleased to announce that AgroSERV has launched the third Open Call for projects (Pre-proposals deadline : January 31, 2025, Full Proposals deadline : March 26, 2025). Selected projects will receive funding for free access to integrated research infrastructure services & expertise.

Users are invited to check the catalogue of services and engage with the facility managers at the infrastructures to prepare the proposals.

Get funding for imaging technologies, services & expertise to enhance your project

We invite all researchers from various sectors, including academia, industry, and practitioners, to explore AgroServ’s extensive Catalogue of Services to enhance their agroecology research projects using imaging and image data services. Services offered by Euro-BioImaging Nodes are marked with the Euro-BioImaging logo for easy identification. However, we also encourage you to explore the complete array of expertise and services provided by our project partners. This rich resource pool may inspire you to design experiments that use services from multiple research infrastructures, increasing your chances of securing funding by applying to more than one.

If you have an idea for a plant research project that involves services from Euro-BioImaging and at least one other project partner, we strongly encourage you to apply for funding in this Second Open Call. If you need help in selecting the right combination of services for your research or in navigating the application process, we will be happy to advise and support you. You can contact us at agroservprojects@eurobioimaging.eu.

How the application process works

Access is granted on the basis of scientific excellence through the submission of a research project proposal. According to the AgroSERV eligibility criteria, applicants have to request to use at least 2 different services from 2 different Research Infrastructures within the AgroSERV services portfolio. 

Applicants are also required to engage with the facility staff to elaborate the project's scientific and technical aspects before submitting the proposal. The approval from the facility staff is mandatory before submission.

We encourage you to check the AgroSERV catalogue of services for more information about all available services:

Euro-BioImaging services: Click here
All Services: Click here

Once you have identified the services you are interested in, submit your expression of interest using the Euro-BioImaging Pre-proposal form. You can also reach out to us at agroservprojects@eurobioimaging.eu if you have difficulties identifying the service(s) best for your research topic. The Euro-BioImaging team will then reach out to you and provide you with the necessary information and support, and put you in touch with the facility staff at our Nodes who will provide support in developing the technical aspects of your proposal.

Researchers are eligible to apply for Euro-BioImaging services from Nodes within AgroSERV, including those located in their country. The transnationality requirement is waived for ERIC service providers.

Key dates & deadlines

1st Step : Pre-proposals (internal expression of interest) - Deadline : 31th of January 2024, at 12:00 am CEST

2nd Step : Full Proposals - Deadline : 26th of March 2025, at 16.00 CEST

Eligible costs

Selected users obtain full support to perform the proposed experiments including :

• Free access for eligible user groups to research facilities
• Support for travel and accommodation
• On-site logistic support by the infrastructure staff
• Access to knowledge and know-how at the research infrastructures necessary to complete the proposed experimental work

Participating Euro-BioImaging Nodes