Scientists from Ukraine Gain Access to Leading Research Infrastructures

Ukrainian scientists have joined the NEPHEWS project (Networking European Photon and Neutron Research Infrastructures for Wider User Engagement), which brings together leading European centers working with synchrotron, neutron, and free-electron laser (FEL) sources.

NEPHEWS is funded by the European Union and coordinated by Trinity College Dublin.

Ukrainian scientists will have access to leading Research Infrastructures (RI) and will be able to use high-tech equipment free of charge for their own studies.

NEPHEWS aims to attract new users, especially young scientists who are taking their first steps in studying synchrotron, neutron, and FEL sources. NEPHEWS funds annual competitions, whose winners undergo a one-week apprenticeship at one of the research infrastructures.

The project will pair Ukrainian scientists with European users who conduct similar experiments and already have relevant experience. Participants will carry out measurements and data analysis directly at advanced facilities. In total, 135 paired experiments are planned within the NEPHEWS project.

In addition, virtual events, workshops, and training are planned for researchers to help them develop their skills and expand their international connections.

According to the Euratom National Contact Point