NFFA-Europe is an open-access resource for experimental & theoretical nanoscience to perform multidisciplinary research at the nano and the microscale. It offers a seamless series of harmonized and interoperable science services enabling research with an impact on science and innovation. Advanced facilities specialized in growth, lithography, characterization, theory, simulation and fine-analysis with Synchrotron, FEL and Neutron sources are integrated into a single research infrastructure distributed throughout Europe, totalling more than 600 state-of-the-art instruments offered free of charge to approved users.

This opportunity is available thanks to the Horizon 2020 NFFA-Europe PILOT project and its pan-European consortium composed of 23 partners with a core of 13 co-located nanofoundries and LSFs (Synchrotron, FEL and Neutron).

NFFA-Europe PILOT aims to further consolidate the sustainability of the research infrastructure through the optimization of good practices and the training of a new generation of researchers getting used to formulate their science objectives by taking full advantage of all that NFFA-Europe has to offer. Moreover NFFA-Europe PILOT plans to upgrade and develop new innovative tools for nanoscience such as real-time observation and control in microscopy and spectroscopy, X-Ray Wavefront Metrology and pattern transfer methods. A safe-by-design platform for nanomaterials and a FAIR approach to data are further features of the new NFFA-Europe PILOT project.

European and international researchers can request access to this comprehensive research offer by submitting their proposals through the www.nffa.eu single entry point portal. Proposals are evaluated by an international peer-reviewed panel, and approved projects are granted free access to the best suited instruments, competences and technical support. Furthermore, a financial contribution for travel, accommodation and subsistence costs is available to the applicant team.