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Instruct-ERIC Best Practices in Cryo-EM Workshop

The workshop is intended for EM facility scientists, managers, and experts from both academia and industry to discuss and share best practices concerning cryo-EM facility operation.

Deadline for Submission:
01-Feb-2026 0:00 CET
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18th Instruct-ERIC Training Course Call

We are calling colleagues from Instruct-ERIC Centres and Instruct-ERIC Research Sites to submit proposals for courses and other training events that promote knowledge in structural biology. Instruct-ERIC will award financial support for successful applications. 

Deadline for Submission:
16-Nov-2025 0:00 CET
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Access to Instruct-ERIC Technologies in 2025- 5th call

Academic and commercial scientists from Instruct Member Countries and organisations can apply for funded access to structural biology technologies. Researchers worldwide can apply for self-funded access - apply to find out more.

Deadline for Submission:
25-Nov-2025 18:00 CET
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Biennial 2026 Student Fellowship

Instruct-ERIC offers PhD Students the opportunity to be part of the Biennial Structural Biology Conference with Student Fellowships, covering economy travel costs and accommodation for 2 nights.

Deadline for Submission:
12-Mar-2026 18:00 CET
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Instruct-ERIC Biennial 2026 - Abstract Submission

Instruct-ERIC Biennial Conference Registrants are invited to submit an abstract for the poster session. A small number of abstracts will be selected to be presented orally during the conference.

Deadline for Submission:
12-Mar-2026 18:00 CET
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INVITATION ONLY - Instruct-ERIC Centre Evaluation

Instruct-ERIC Centre Evaluation submission form

Deadline for Submission:
20-Dec-2027 1:00 CET
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Instruct Proposal Pathway

Proposal Guidelines

 

Proposal Guidelines (User self-funded access)

 

Before you start: Consider this list of European projects that offer funding for access. You may discover another project that suits your specific needs.

Timeframe: The application and review process is efficient, transparent and quick. We aim to turn around applications within 6 weeks. 

When to apply: Applications for access can be submitted at any time. 

Proposal application steps: There are six steps to the online application process, and you are guided through them step by step. 

  1. Select Service / Technology 
  2. Confirm Service / Technology Selection 
  3. Proposal Details 
  4. Build your Team 
  5. Exclude Reviewers 
  6. Confirm Proposal 

Integrative structural biology: Instruct advocates integrative structural biology, where multiple techniques give particular breadth to research, although we are happy to accept proposals for both single or multiple technologies.

Funding for travel and accommodation: For scientists from Instruct member countries, Instruct-ERIC can support up to 400€ of travel and accommodation costs or sample shipment costs for access visits (€ 450 for physical visits if you do not travel by air)

Access costs to the users: Users will cover the costs associated with their visit directly to the Instruct facility.

Who qualifies: All academic and commercial scientists can apply for access. 

Your ARIA profile: Remember to update your profile, since this acts as your CV for all online applications. You can edit your profile at the end of your dashboard page.

More information: See the proposal submission help guide, access policy or contact us.