Integrating the Diversity of Ecology Join one of Europe’s leading ecological conferences, where scientists, students, and professionals from across the Nordic countries, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland come together to explore the frontiers of ecological research. Bringing together 1,200+ ecologists to shape the future of science, policy, and practice. Hosted in the heart of Denmark – […]
Join the 5-day intensive training for researchers and data scientists in the Technical University of Crete, Chania, Greece. This five-day summer school introduces researchers and data scientists to the tools, datasets, and methods needed to assess and quantify climate change risks. The programme combines morning lectures on the first two days with hands-on mini-projects in […]
The biennial ICOS Science Conferences gather together the top scientists and decision-makers around the world to discuss about greenhouse gases and biogeochemical cycles. ICOS Science Conference 2026 will take place in Lund, Sweden, on 15-17 September 2026. A dedicated conference website will launch in the run-up to the event. Read more about Lund and the […]
On the occasion of the 105th anniversary of the Department of Forest Ecology and Silviculture, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, University of Zagreb. The conference “Forests of the Future: Research and Forest Management in an Era of Change” provides a platform for exchanging knowledge and experiences on contemporary approaches to forest ecology, close-to-nature silviculture, […]
Webinar by British Ecological Society: explore how microbial communities in trees, bark, roots, and soils contribute to forest health, ecosystem functioning, climate regulation, and resilience. As forests face increasing pressures from climate change, emerging diseases, drought, and habitat degradation, understanding these microbial communities is becoming increasingly important for sustaining healthy and resilient forests. The webinar […]
Diffuse Pollution in Aquatic Environments and its Impacts on Organisms: Emerging Pollutants and New Concepts This school, organized by the Aquatic Working Group of the AnaEE France Research Infrastructure, will take place from September 21 to 25, 2026, at the Jardin du Lautaret (Col du Lautaret, 05480 Villar-d’Arène) as part of the AnaEE France national […]
The Robotic Intercropping Day is an annual field day organized by the NNF-funded Robotic InterCropping (RIC) project – taking place at the AnaEE Facility Højbakkegaard in Denmark. Program and registration here: https://eventsignup.ku.dk/roboticintercroppingday2026
AnaEE-ERIC (Analysis and Experimentation on Ecosystems) announces its second international science conference, bringing together leading researchers and policy experts to address critical challenges facing global ecosystems. Conference Sessions and Keynote Speakers The three-day program features five thematic sessions with distinguished international speakers: Session 1: Ecosystem Resilience in a Changing World – Professor Tommaso Jucker, University […]
This is the third edition of the Bellona Climate Action Conference, taking place on 1 October 2026 at the Royal Belgian institute of Natural Sciences, Brussels. This year’s conference explores a defining question for Europe: How can climate ambition become a strategic advantage in a decade of geopolitical turbulence and uncertainty? Under the theme – Climate ambition […]
Our network brings together leading research institutions, universities, and organizations from across Europe, united by a shared commitment to advancing ecosystem science. Each member contributes unique expertise, facilities, and perspectives, creating a powerful collective capability that no single institution could achieve alone.
Belgium: University of Antwerp, University of Hasselt, University of Liége
Bulgaria: Institute of Soil Science “Nikola Poushkarov”
CIHEAM
Czech Republic: Czech Globe
Denmark: University of Aarhus, University of Copenhagen, Roskilde university, Technical University of Denmark
Finland: University of eastern Finland, University of Helsinki, University of Turku, University of Oulu, Natural Resources Institute Finland
France: Université Paris Sciences et Lettres, Ecole normale supérieure, CNRS, Université de Rennes, Université Grenoble alpes
Italy: Italian National Research Council (CNR), CREA
What is TNA?
Transnational Access (TNA) is a funding program that lets researchers from one country use specialized research facilities, equipment, or resources located in another country – usually for free or at reduced cost.
How it works: Think of it like a library card system, but for expensive scientific equipment. A researcher in Spain might need to use a specialized telescope in Chile, or a particle accelerator in Switzerland, or a rare biological collection in Germany. TNA programs cover the costs so researchers can access these facilities they couldn’t otherwise afford.
Key points:
Who pays: Usually funded by the EU or other international research organizations
What’s covered: Travel, accommodation, and access to the facility/equipment
The goal: Share expensive infrastructure across borders so science advances faster and more equitably
Who benefits: Researchers who don’t have access to specialized equipment in their home country
Example: A marine biologist in Poland wants to study deep-sea creatures but doesn’t have access to a research vessel. Through TNA, they could apply to use a marine research station in Norway, with costs covered by the program.
It’s essentially about democratizing access to world-class research infrastructure and promoting international scientific collaboration. Several of our projects offer TNA funding, explore them in the links below.