{"id":103803,"date":"2025-07-03T10:42:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T07:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/etag2025.etag.ee\/funding\/teadustaristud\/rahvusvahelised-taristud\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T13:59:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T10:59:25","slug":"rahvusvahelised-taristud","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/etag.ee\/en\/funding\/infrastructure-funding\/rahvusvahelised-taristud\/","title":{"rendered":"International Research Infrastructures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-el wp-block-paragraph\">Several research infrastructures included in Estonia\u2019s National Research Infrastructures Roadmap maintain close cooperation with international research infrastructures. The Estonian Research Council supports participation in and collaboration with internationally funded research infrastructures and organisations, thereby strengthening the integration of Estonian research into the European and global research landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ama-block block-accordions\"><div class=\"block__header\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-wrap align-items-center\"><h2>Estonia&#039;s Participation in International Research Infrastructures<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"block__desc wp-el\">Estonia is a member of several international research infrastructures, some of which are also included in the ESFRI Roadmap.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"block__body\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordion-block_384f4f932d32a2f607f6b53be3b80c06\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-accordion-block_384f4f932d32a2f607f6b53be3b80c06-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-accordion-block_384f4f932d32a2f607f6b53be3b80c06-2\"><span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span><span class=\"accordion-name\">ESA (European Space Agency)<\/span><\/button><div id=\"collapse-accordion-block_384f4f932d32a2f607f6b53be3b80c06-2\"\n            class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\n            data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-block_384f4f932d32a2f607f6b53be3b80c06\"><div class=\"accordion-body\"><div class=\"accordion-el classic-editor\"><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/etag.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ESA_logo_2020_White-1024x643-2-300x188.jpg\" width=\"243\" height=\"152\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>The <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esa.int\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">European Space Agency (ESA)<\/a> is an international organization whose mission is to shape Europe&#8217;s space capabilities and ensure that investments in space bring benefits to European citizens and the world as a whole. ESA is active across all areas of the <strong>peaceful use of space<\/strong>, including space science missions, Earth observation, satellite navigation, telecommunications, human spaceflight, launch vehicles, technology development, and more.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>ESA works closely with the European Union to develop and operate the <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.euspa.europa.eu\/european-space\/galileo\/What-Galileo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">Galileo global navigation satellite system<\/a> and the <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.euspa.europa.eu\/european-space\/copernicus\/what-copernicus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">Copernicus Earth observation programme<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Estonia became an ESA Member State in 2015. Estonia is represented in ESA by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications. The primary national contact point for ESA-related activities is the Estonian Space Office, operating under Enterprise Estonia and KredEx.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of Estonia&#8217;s involvement in ESA activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/tospexgroup.space\/et\/node\/7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">OPIC optical telescope<\/a>, developed at the University of Tartu, is part of the <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cometinterceptor.space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">Comet Interceptor mission<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Researchers at the Tartu Observatory participate in the <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/ariel.ut.ee\/et\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">ARIEL mission<\/a> science consortium.<\/li>\n<li>Scientists at NICPB (National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics) are involved in the <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elisascience.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">LISA mission<\/a> science consortium.<\/li>\n<li>ESA co-funded doctoral researchers are conducting projects at Estonian universities, including:\n<ul>\n<li>At Tallinn University of Technology: <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etis.ee\/portal\/mentorships\/display\/74b5365a-ddd2-49bc-b99c-d3fbd78ce254\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">Utilising Pyrite (FeS\u2082) in Monolithic Technology Solar Cell Manufacturing from Lunar Regolith<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>At the University of Tartu: <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etis.ee\/Portal\/Projects\/Display\/d00bbe01-2bc6-40ee-95b7-3ff47ffbdaf5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">Application of Machine Learning in Autonomous Space Flyby Missions<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The Estonian office of ESA&#8217;s education project, <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/esero.ee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">ESERO Estonia<\/a>, is located in Tartu.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esabic.ee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">ESA BIC Estonia<\/a> operates in both Tartu and Tallinn.<\/li>\n<li>The Estonian Land Board hosts <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/geoportaal.maaamet.ee\/est\/Ruumiandmed\/ESTHub-satelliidiandmed-p443.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">ESTHub<\/a>, the national satellite data centre that collects data from three ESA satellites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Explore ESA&#8217;s <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esa.int\/About_Us\/Careers_at_ESA\/Entry-level_and_research_programmes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">research and internship programmes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Current ESA vacancies are available through the <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.esa.int\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">ESA Careers Portal<\/a>, while smaller research opportunities, including co-funded doctoral projects, can be found on the <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/ideas.esa.int\/servlet\/hype\/IMT?userAction=BrowseCurrentUser&amp;templateName=MenuItem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">ESA Open Space Innovation Platform (OSIP)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Everyone can also participate in <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/esastar-publication-ext.sso.esa.int\/ESATenderActions\/filter\/open\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">ESA public procurements and tenders<\/a>. To view currently open opportunities, sort by Open Date (Z-A).<\/p>\n<p>Follow ESA&#8217;s <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.science.esa.int\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">science missions and activities<\/a> and get involved if you have the skills, interest, and motivation to contribute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Contact at ETAG:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"accordion-el block-people\"><div class=\"block__body\"><div class=\"table-responsive\"><table><tbody><tr class=\"person-item\"><td class=\"is-title\">Sigrid Soomer<\/td><td>Research Infrastructure Senior Coordinator<\/td><td><a href=\"tel:+37255574443\">+372 5557 4443<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:sigrid.soomer@etag.ee\">sigrid.soomer@etag.ee<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-accordion-block_384f4f932d32a2f607f6b53be3b80c06-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-accordion-block_384f4f932d32a2f607f6b53be3b80c06-3\"><span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span><span class=\"accordion-name\">CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research)<\/span><\/button><div id=\"collapse-accordion-block_384f4f932d32a2f607f6b53be3b80c06-3\"\n            class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\n            data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-block_384f4f932d32a2f607f6b53be3b80c06\"><div class=\"accordion-body\"><div class=\"accordion-el classic-editor\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/etag.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/CERN_logo-300x300.png\" width=\"206\" height=\"206\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">The <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/home.cern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)<\/a> is an international organization whose mission is to provide scientists with the technical infrastructure required to explore the fundamental structure of the Universe. CERN\u2019s laboratory is located on the French-Swiss border near Geneva and comprises a range of particle accelerators and experiments, including the <strong>Large Hadron Collider (LHC)<\/strong>, the world\u2019s largest and most powerful particle accelerator. CERN is also involved in all activities necessary for maintaining and advancing such a large-scale research infrastructure, including <strong>applied physics and materials science research, technology development, engineering and construction, information technology, and other supporting activities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Estonia became a full Member State of CERN in 2024. Estonia is represented at CERN by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of Estonia\u2019s involvement in CERN activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics (NICPB\/KBFI) participates in the <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/home.cern\/science\/experiments\/cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">CMS<\/a> experiment and hosts a Tier-2 computing centre for the CMS detector.<\/li>\n<li>The University of Tartu participates in the <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/crystalclearcollaboration.web.cern.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">Crystal Clear Collaboration<\/a>, <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/home.cern\/science\/accelerators\/compact-linear-collider\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">CLIC<\/a>, <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/home.cern\/science\/experiments\/cloud\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">CLOUD<\/a>, and <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/wwwcompass.cern.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">COMPASS<\/a> collaborations.<\/li>\n<li>Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) participates in the <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/ifast-project.eu\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">I.FAST<\/a> project and the <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/cms.cern\/tags\/bril\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">CMS-BRIL<\/a> experiment.<\/li>\n<li>Research institutions including NICPB (KBFI), the University of Tartu, and TalTech, together with companies such as NPM Silmet, Testonica, and GScan, have signed cooperation agreements with the next-generation particle accelerator project, the <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/home.cern\/science\/accelerators\/future-circular-collider\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">Future Circular Collider (FCC)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Collaboration opportunities<\/strong> are available in <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/careers.cern\/disciplines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">many different fields and disciplines<\/a> and are open to people with a wide range of educational and professional backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>All current CERN job openings, internship opportunities from bachelor\u2019s level onward, doctoral positions, and calls for secondment and fellowship programmes can be found on the <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/careers.cern\/alljobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">CERN Careers Portal<\/a>. <strong>New opportunities are added continuously, so be sure to check regularly!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Contact at ETAG:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"accordion-el block-people\"><div class=\"block__body\"><div class=\"table-responsive\"><table><tbody><tr class=\"person-item\"><td class=\"is-title\">Sigrid Soomer<\/td><td>Research Infrastructure Senior Coordinator<\/td><td><a href=\"tel:+37255574443\">+372 5557 4443<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:sigrid.soomer@etag.ee\">sigrid.soomer@etag.ee<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-accordion-block_384f4f932d32a2f607f6b53be3b80c06-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-accordion-block_384f4f932d32a2f607f6b53be3b80c06-4\"><span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span><span class=\"accordion-name\">EMBL (European Molecular Biology Laboratory)<\/span><\/button><div id=\"collapse-accordion-block_384f4f932d32a2f607f6b53be3b80c06-4\"\n            class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\n            data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-block_384f4f932d32a2f607f6b53be3b80c06\"><div class=\"accordion-body\"><div class=\"accordion-el classic-editor\"><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128219 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/etag.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/logo-of-icons.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"223\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"copilot-message-_r_la_\" class=\"fai-CopilotMessage__content r1izxv8h ___7qar2c0 fcthzvy\" dir=\"auto\">\n<div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div class=\"___1vve6yh f22iagw f1vx9l62 f122n59 f3bhgqh f1mnxvew fly5x3f\">\n<div class=\"___j4vmuw0 f22iagw f1vx9l62 f1869bpl fly5x3f fbc6vix\">\n<div 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f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.de\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)<\/a> is an intergovernmental research organization and Europe\u2019s flagship institution for the life sciences, operating under a convention established in 1974. EMBL currently has 29 member states, and Estonia became a full member in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>EMBL covers a broad spectrum of molecular biology research across six sites. Its headquarters are located in Heidelberg, Germany, with additional outstations at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>EMBL Barcelona (Spain)<\/strong>, focusing on tissue biology and disease modelling;<\/li>\n<li><strong>EMBL Hamburg (Germany)<\/strong>, specializing in structural biology;<\/li>\n<li><strong>EMBL Grenoble (France)<\/strong>, specializing in structural biology;<\/li>\n<li><strong>EMBL Rome (Italy)<\/strong>, focusing on epigenetics and neurobiology;<\/li>\n<li><strong>EMBL-EBI, Hinxton (United Kingdom)<\/strong>, home to the European Bioinformatics Institute.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to its scientific staff, EMBL hosts approximately 200 doctoral researchers and 260 postdoctoral fellows. EMBL conducts world-class fundamental research, provides advanced training, and offers access to its core facilities and services. EMBL also works closely with the <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/etag.ee\/rahastamine\/partnerlustoetused\/euroopa-molekulaarbioloogia-organisatsioon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>EMBL Estonia<\/h3>\n<p>The <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/sisu.ut.ee\/embl-eesti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">EMBL Estonia<\/a> website provides information about Estonia\u2019s participation in EMBL activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>National Contact:<\/strong> Maikki Moosus<\/p>\n<h3>Useful Links<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>EMBL website:<\/strong> <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.de\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">https:\/\/www.embl.de\/index.php<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Research seminars:<\/strong> <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.de\/research\/seminars\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">https:\/\/www.embl.de\/research\/seminars\/index.php<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Career opportunities, PhD programmes, postdoctoral positions, and internships at EMBL:<\/strong> <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">https:\/\/www.embl.org\/careers\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>EMBL offers a wide range of opportunities for students, early-career researchers, and experienced professionals interested in advancing cutting-edge research in molecular biology, bioinformatics, structural biology, and related life science disciplines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Contact at ETAG:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"accordion-el block-people\"><div class=\"block__body\"><div class=\"table-responsive\"><table><tbody><tr class=\"person-item\"><td class=\"is-title\">Priit Tamm<\/td><td>Head of the Unit of Research Infrastructure<\/td><td><a href=\"tel:+3725016624\">+372 501 6624<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:priit.tamm@etag.ee\">priit.tamm@etag.ee<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-accordion-block_384f4f932d32a2f607f6b53be3b80c06-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-accordion-block_384f4f932d32a2f607f6b53be3b80c06-5\"><span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span><span class=\"accordion-name\">EuroHPC (European High-Performance Computing Joint Undertaking)<\/span><\/button><div id=\"collapse-accordion-block_384f4f932d32a2f607f6b53be3b80c06-5\"\n            class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\n            data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-block_384f4f932d32a2f607f6b53be3b80c06\"><div class=\"accordion-body\"><div class=\"accordion-el classic-editor\"><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-128246 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/etag.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/EuroHPC-JU-logo-squared-small-300dpi-PNG.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"273\" height=\"312\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC)<\/strong> is a joint initiative of the European Union, European countries, and the private sector, established in 2018 with the aim of making Europe a world-leading force in supercomputing. EuroHPC pools resources to develop and deploy world-class supercomputing, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Estonia also joined EuroHPC in 2018.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main objectives and activities of EuroHPC<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>State-of-the-art supercomputers \u2013<\/strong> EuroHPC procures and operates powerful pre-exascale supercomputers across Europe, including <a href=\"https:\/\/loop.usercontent.microsoft\/?preview=true#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LUMI<\/a> in Kajaani, Finland, <a href=\"https:\/\/loop.usercontent.microsoft\/?preview=true#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leonardo<\/a> in Bologna, Italy, and <a href=\"https:\/\/loop.usercontent.microsoft\/?preview=true#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MareNostrum5<\/a> in Barcelona, Spain. Even more powerful exascale supercomputers are currently being deployed in J\u00fclich, Germany (<a href=\"https:\/\/loop.usercontent.microsoft\/?preview=true#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jupiter<\/a>) and in the commune of Bruy\u00e8res-le-Ch\u00e2tel in northern France (<a href=\"https:\/\/loop.usercontent.microsoft\/?preview=true#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alice Recoque<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>AI Factories \u2013<\/strong> As part of the initiative, <a href=\"https:\/\/loop.usercontent.microsoft\/?preview=true#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">specialized AI data centers and AI factories<\/a> are being established to enable the training of AI models and large-scale data processing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quantum computing \u2013<\/strong> Quantum computers are being integrated into the ecosystem, providing researchers and businesses with access to future technologies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technological independence \u2013<\/strong> The goal is to reduce Europe\u2019s dependence on technologies from other regions and strengthen the competitiveness of local industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128251 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/etag.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/lumi_logo-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"215\" height=\"56\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Since 2021, Estonia has been a member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/loop.usercontent.microsoft\/?preview=true#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EuroHPC LUMI Consortium<\/a>, with participation coordinated through the <a href=\"https:\/\/loop.usercontent.microsoft\/?preview=true#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Estonian Scientific Computing Infrastructure (ETAIS)<\/a> consortium. Through ETAIS, Estonian researchers, start-ups, and larger companies can apply for free or subsidized access to computing time on the LUMI supercomputer for complex scientific computations or the training of large language models. This international collaboration provides local research groups and innovative companies with direct access to the computational resources of LUMI, widely regarded as one of the world\u2019s most powerful supercomputers. ETAIS serves as the national contact point, facilitating free or discounted access to computing resources for large-scale data processing projects and advanced scientific simulations that would not be feasible using local resources alone.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, Estonia participates through ETAIS in the European flagship AI factory, <a href=\"https:\/\/loop.usercontent.microsoft\/?preview=true#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LUMI AI Factory<\/a>. This membership provides Estonian researchers and companies with a dedicated national quota and direct technical support, enabling them to access, free of charge or on preferential terms, Europe\u2019s most powerful supercomputer optimized for artificial intelligence training.<\/p>\n<p>There are also opportunities to participate in EuroHPC <a href=\"https:\/\/loop.usercontent.microsoft\/?preview=true#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">procurement procedures<\/a> or to contribute specialized <a href=\"https:\/\/loop.usercontent.microsoft\/?preview=true#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">expertise<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Information on the ongoing 2026 EuroHPC <a href=\"https:\/\/loop.usercontent.microsoft\/?preview=true#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">research and innovation calls<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact at ETAG:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"accordion-el block-people\"><div class=\"block__body\"><div class=\"table-responsive\"><table><tbody><tr class=\"person-item\"><td class=\"is-title\">Priit Tamm<\/td><td>Head of the Unit of Research Infrastructure<\/td><td><a href=\"tel:+3725016624\">+372 501 6624<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:priit.tamm@etag.ee\">priit.tamm@etag.ee<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-accordion-block_384f4f932d32a2f607f6b53be3b80c06-6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-accordion-block_384f4f932d32a2f607f6b53be3b80c06-6\"><span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span><span class=\"accordion-name\">Estonia&#039;s Membership in ESFRI Research Infrastructures<\/span><\/button><div id=\"collapse-accordion-block_384f4f932d32a2f607f6b53be3b80c06-6\"\n            class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\n            data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-block_384f4f932d32a2f607f6b53be3b80c06\"><div class=\"accordion-body\"><div class=\"accordion-el classic-editor\"><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/etag.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ESFRI-roadmap-2021-frontpage-211x300.png\" width=\"115\" height=\"164\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;\">The <a href=\"http:\/\/esfri.eu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures<\/a> (ESFRI) is an informal intergovernmental platform established by the European Union to support the strategic development of research infrastructures and foster international cooperation. The ESFRI Roadmap serves as a long-term strategic instrument for the European Commission, identifying new and upgraded research infrastructures of pan-European significance.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"copilot-message-_r_io_\" class=\"fai-CopilotMessage__content r1izxv8h ___7qar2c0 fcthzvy\" dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div class=\"___1vve6yh f22iagw f1vx9l62 f122n59 f3bhgqh f1mnxvew fly5x3f\">\n<div class=\"___j4vmuw0 f22iagw f1vx9l62 f1869bpl fly5x3f fbc6vix\">\n<div tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"loading-message\" data-fui-focus-visible=\"\">\n<div id=\"response-id_r_im_\" class=\"___1yop6mf f336tjw f9ijwd5 fz7g6wx fod5ikn f1s184ao\" data-testid=\"lastChatMessage\">\n<div class=\"___1peis63 f22iagw f1063pyq f6jr5hl f1c88k3p\">\n<div class=\"___4htdyp0 fz7g6wx fy77jfu\">\n<div class=\"___1j4t0a1 f1lmfglv f1abmfm4\" dir=\"auto\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-testid=\"markdown-reply\" data-message-id=\"b95a5c92-e623-4c66-92ff-d1d3029fa19c\" data-message-type=\"Chat\">\n<div class=\"___wfz1bu0 f22iagw f1vx9l62 fkmyikg f1lchdms f8l1z07 f1bhlzyd fg7epj3 f6jexfl f51n2f7 f16i8inh f3hzskh fzrdz8g fgwpxlh f1mdis10 f1rlczia f1ru2i4w fybv31n frwhrpf f17606zk f1wajnsr fb2pphc f1ljyjn1 fn6q6te f13jkcek fc0mgwn f1vuepmk f1c67nor fox1fvb f1shpdak f16g5hod f5phetg f12y62xk f1ow2z5w ftscbmq f1puue47 f1dsqotm f15rwmdu fkn0plo f1eruqge f1h0jk8n f10g1f9j f120u0xe fj4oygf fhr1v3p f2f27t1 fq2hb2s fsm702t fnayxhc fsfw6tx f1qyzrg f1w1ba3b f1n1h15l f1uor9nw f5mul0p f1c223r6 f1gbbxaq fw6nln4 f14kurlc fw6qtf3 f1cn6utk f130mqt5 f1xbt02t f17svvhy frd941i f1hm7p6r fk7l1aj ff0esoo fjq1tck fsa9eb5 ffameid f2o0lfm fmnegnk f14vyl7u f1hgxd9a fnlztsn f1ogdc4m f5q94w4 f8wbv2e f57f23h f1rsztky fikzu31 f4ady98 favbfap fcu7nei fpjsg6z f1xd82kt f4qa6gt fc3j4kt fmkp3n6 f1nwes5u fs0nqof fcg5rg0 fzuwlxe fhwpw40 f1h6fez2 f5ybzmn f1yzfvpk f16v1stg f8jclj0 f1c2gnh0 fry9c0a f1dwawj4 f1hw1bew fdmtvqg f1uehrap f1o2z0la f6hli9u f7kjtdb f17o8cpj f1oaoifb f18mpl1h f1y1vkt fij1kcj fhcms6v f8s4fs1 f1a8yah9 f1950bfk fxc7pbt f1wwqd0h f1mdenie fb5p750 f1ud1yn8 fq26vao f1c0fisw f9w4ola fw4wpu5 f1aekw10 fn7q2vw fm5yq3g fag8tdu f17aevfr f58f5vt f102mg56 f126zdz7 fyvuiz7 f10ud6hq f1u8wd2w fxy0hb4 ffdz3f9 f1vh42m0 f197g5h6 f1bzjmsn fj6y084 f9909mp fiz0p2d f1vkdkjs f19n0e5 f1eldvup f11ob4g2 f1jakm6c fe0pja7\">\n<p>The Estonian Research Council (ETAG) supports Estonia&#8217;s participation in ESFRI research infrastructures by preparing accession processes, representing Estonia during membership negotiations, and participating in the governing bodies of international research infrastructures after accession.<\/p>\n<h3>International ESFRI Research Infrastructures Joined by Estonia<\/h3>\n<h4>\u00a0<a class=\"fai-ChatInputEntity__text ___6erqso0 fyind8e f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh\" title=\"http:\/\/www.clarin.eu\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarin.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CLARIN ERIC (Common Language Resources and Technology Infrastructure)<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>CLARIN is a research infrastructure dedicated to language resources and language technologies. Its mission is to make existing language resources and tools accessible, interoperable, and sustainable services that can be adapted to users&#8217; specific needs. The infrastructure is built on a network of technologically advanced centres that provide services and expert support across all CLARIN-related domains.<\/p>\n<p>All resources and tools integrated into CLARIN centres must comply with CLARIN standards and include appropriate usage licences for different user groups, including public, academic, and commercial users.<\/p>\n<p>Estonia joined CLARIN ERIC in 2011. The Estonian CLARIN node is operated by the Language Data Research Infrastructure Consortium (KeTa), a partnership involving the Institute of the Estonian Language, the University of Tartu, Tallinn University of Technology, and the Estonian Literary Museum.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact<\/strong><br \/>\nJoshua Wilbur, PhD<br \/>\nLecturer in Digital Linguistics<br \/>\nInstitute of Estonian and General Linguistics, University of Tartu<br \/>\nCentre for Digital Humanities<br \/>\nEmail: joshua.wilbur@ut.ee<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/eki.ee\/teadus-ja-arendustegevus\/teadustaristu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">https:\/\/eki.ee\/teadus-ja-arendustegevus\/teadustaristu\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>\u00a0<a class=\"fai-ChatInputEntity__text ___6erqso0 fyind8e f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh\" title=\"http:\/\/www.europeansocialsurvey.org\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.europeansocialsurvey.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ESS ERIC (European Social Survey)<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>The primary goal of the European Social Survey (ESS) is to collect, interpret, and disseminate high-quality data on social conditions in Europe, as well as on the changing attitudes, values, beliefs, and behaviour patterns of European citizens.<\/p>\n<p>ESS is a cross-national survey based on rigorous comparative social science methodology. Its main objectives are to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>explain the relationships between institutions, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour, and how these change across European countries and social groups;<\/li>\n<li>develop high-quality comparative methodologies and strengthen international cooperation in the social sciences;<\/li>\n<li>establish social indicators that measure the well-being of populations across Europe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Estonia joined the ESS survey in 2004. Data are collected every two years in approximately 30 countries. ESS provides a unique source of high-level scientific data and expertise, supporting researchers, research and development groups, public authorities, and the private sector.<\/p>\n<p>Estonia joined ESS ERIC in 2013 and is represented by the Ministry of Social Affairs. The scientific coordination and implementation of ESS in Estonia are carried out by the Institute of Social Studies at the University of Tartu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact<\/strong><br \/>\nMare Ainsaar<br \/>\nAssociate Professor<br \/>\nNational Coordinator of the European Social Survey in Estonia<br \/>\nInstitute of Social Studies, University of Tartu<br \/>\nEmail: mare.ainsaar@ut.ee<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/uhiskond.ut.ee\/et\/sisu\/euroopa-sotsiaaluuring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">https:\/\/uhiskond.ut.ee\/et\/sisu\/euroopa-sotsiaaluuring<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>\u00a0<a class=\"fai-ChatInputEntity__text ___6erqso0 fyind8e f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh\" title=\"http:\/\/www.bbmri-eric.eu\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bbmri-eric.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BBMRI ERIC (Biobanking and Biomolecular Resources Research Infrastructure)<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>BBMRI is a pan-European distributed research infrastructure providing access to existing and emerging biobanks and biomolecular resource centres. The infrastructure includes biological samples from both healthy individuals and patients, including DNA, tissues, cells, blood, and other biological materials, together with associated clinical research data.<\/p>\n<p>BBMRI also incorporates biomolecular research tools and bioinformatics resources, enabling optimal use of biomedical research resources on a global scale. Its distributed network structure offers flexibility to users and enables partners and new members to connect to the infrastructure and access information needed for research.<\/p>\n<p>BBMRI supports the advancement of personalized medicine and disease prevention while providing essential resources for both fundamental research and biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.<\/p>\n<p>Estonia joined BBMRI ERIC in 2013. The national BBMRI centre in Estonia is the Estonian Biobank of the University of Tartu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact<\/strong><br \/>\nSteven Smit<br \/>\nEstonian Biobank, University of Tartu<br \/>\nEmail: steven.smit@ut.ee<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/genoomikakeskus.ut.ee\/bbmri-eric\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">https:\/\/genoomikakeskus.ut.ee\/bbmri-eric\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elixir-europe.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">ELIXIR (Europe&#8217;s Distributed Research Infrastructure for Life Science Data)<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>ELIXIR is a research infrastructure dedicated to life science data. Its mission is to ensure that publicly funded biological data remain accessible and reusable for researchers in both the public and private sectors.<\/p>\n<p>ELIXIR partners collaboratively develop data resources, databases, software, hardware infrastructure, and researcher training programmes across Europe. The infrastructure combines life science expertise with methods from bioinformatics, data science, and mathematics.<\/p>\n<p>In Estonia, ELIXIR contributes to the development of key technologies identified in Estonia&#8217;s research and innovation strategies, particularly information and communication technologies and biotechnology. It also indirectly supports solutions to societal challenges related to healthcare and environmental protection while strengthening other European life science research infrastructures.<\/p>\n<p>Estonia joined ELIXIR in 2013. The national ELIXIR node is coordinated by the University of Tartu in partnership with Tallinn University of Technology, the Estonian Biocentre, the National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, and Tallinn University.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact<\/strong><br \/>\nProf. Hedi Peterson<br \/>\nInstitute of Computer Science, University of Tartu<br \/>\nEmail: hedi.peterson@ut.ee<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/elixir.ut.ee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">https:\/\/elixir.ut.ee\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/europeanspallationsource.se\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">European Spallation Source ERIC (ESS)<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>The European Spallation Source (ESS) will be the world&#8217;s most powerful neutron source for scientific research. In its initial phase, the facility will support up to 22 scientific instruments, with the construction of 16 instruments included in the core project budget.<\/p>\n<p>According to expert assessments, ESS is expected to be the most cost-effective neutron source over the coming decades and could serve approximately 4,000 researchers annually across a wide range of scientific disciplines.<\/p>\n<p>ESS is unique among major ESFRI facilities in being located outside the largest EU Member States. The neutron source is being constructed in Lund, Sweden, while the Data Management and Software Centre is located in Copenhagen, Denmark.<\/p>\n<p>Participation in ESS provides Estonian researchers with new opportunities in materials science, biological structure research, energy technologies, and many other fields. The first instruments are expected to become available to users in 2028.<\/p>\n<p>Estonia joined European Spallation Source ERIC in 2015. Scientific coordination of Estonia&#8217;s participation is led by the University of Tartu in cooperation with Tallinn University of Technology and the National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact<\/strong><br \/>\nDr Piret Pikma<br \/>\nDirector<br \/>\nInstitute of Chemistry, University of Tartu<br \/>\nEmail: piret.pikma@ut.ee<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/chem.ut.ee\/et\/sisu\/ess-eesti\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">https:\/\/chem.ut.ee\/et\/sisu\/ess-eesti<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dissco.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">DiSSCo ERIC (Distributed System of Scientific Collections)<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>DiSSCo is a pan-European research infrastructure for natural science collections. Its mission is to transform Europe&#8217;s natural history collections into a unified digital environment of high-quality data and services that complies with the FAIR principles (<strong>Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p>DiSSCo integrates approximately 1.5 billion collection objects housed in more than 170 research institutions across Europe, creating one of the world&#8217;s largest ecosystems of natural science data.<\/p>\n<p>The infrastructure addresses the current fragmentation of scientific collections, which are dispersed across hundreds of institutions with varying standards and access conditions. A unified infrastructure enables shared access, machine readability, interoperability, and comparability of data.<\/p>\n<p>This is particularly important in the context of climate change and biodiversity loss, where evidence-based decision-making depends on accurate and standardized information on species distributions, ecosystem changes, and environmental trends.<\/p>\n<p>DiSSCo also supports innovation and economic development by providing high-quality data for biotechnology, agriculture, medicine, mineral resources, and environmental technologies. At the same time, it helps preserve Europe&#8217;s unique natural heritage and make it accessible to researchers, policymakers, industry, and the public.<\/p>\n<p>Estonia joined DiSSCo ERIC in 2026. The national coordinating body is the NATARC consortium, led by the University of Tartu and involving Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn University, the Estonian University of Life Sciences, and the Estonian Museum of Natural History.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact<\/strong><br \/>\nProf. Urmas K\u00f5ljalg<br \/>\nInstitute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Tartu<br \/>\nHead of the NATARC Consortium<br \/>\nEmail: urmas.koljalg@ut.ee<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/natarc.ut.ee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">https:\/\/natarc.ut.ee\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ggp-i.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">GGP ERIC (Generations &amp; Gender Programme)<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>The Generations and Gender Programme (GGP) is a pan-European research infrastructure that collects internationally comparable data on population and family dynamics using standardized methodologies.<\/p>\n<p>Its primary mission is to provide high-quality cross-sectional and longitudinal data that support research and address major societal challenges related to demographic and family change.<\/p>\n<p>The infrastructure is characterized by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>internationally harmonized content and methodology;<\/li>\n<li>panel surveys combined with retrospective life-history modules;<\/li>\n<li>nationally representative large-scale samples;<\/li>\n<li>a broad international and national user community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By providing reliable data, GGP supports evidence-based policymaking at national, European, and international levels. GGP data help researchers understand factors influencing decisions about childbearing, family formation, household roles, and gender relations. The findings are widely used to inform policies related to parenting support, work-life balance, and gender equality.<\/p>\n<p>Estonia joined GGP ERIC in 2026 and is represented by the Ministry of Social Affairs. The Estonian Centre for Demography at Tallinn University coordinates the scientific implementation of GGP in Estonia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact<\/strong><br \/>\nProf. Allan Puur<br \/>\nEstonian Institute for Population Studies<br \/>\nTallinn University<br \/>\nEmail: allan.puur@tlu.ee<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/ggp2020eesti.ee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">https:\/\/ggp2020eesti.ee\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fai-CopilotMessage__actions rmlvq19 ___7qar2c0 fcthzvy\" role=\"toolbar\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;mover&quot;:{&quot;cyclic&quot;:false,&quot;direction&quot;:2,&quot;memorizeCurrent&quot;:true}}\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-accordion-block_384f4f932d32a2f607f6b53be3b80c06-7\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-accordion-block_384f4f932d32a2f607f6b53be3b80c06-7\"><span class=\"accordion-toggle\"><\/span><span class=\"accordion-name\">Other Interesting Opportunities to Access Research Infrastructures<\/span><\/button><div id=\"collapse-accordion-block_384f4f932d32a2f607f6b53be3b80c06-7\"\n            class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\"\n            data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-block_384f4f932d32a2f607f6b53be3b80c06\"><div class=\"accordion-body\"><div class=\"accordion-el classic-editor\"><p class=\"wp-el\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ceric-eric.eu\/users\/open-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":107328,\"width\":\"248px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"aspectRatio\":\"1.5069621131516862\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-107328 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/etag.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"245\" height=\"163\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-el\"><a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ceric-eric.eu\/users\/open-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">CERIC-ERIC<\/a> is a Central European network of research laboratories that provides researchers with access to a broad range of advanced scientific facilities and analytical techniques. The participating laboratories are located in <strong>Austria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, and Slovenia.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Scientists can apply for <strong>free access<\/strong> to the laboratories and instruments listed on the <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ceric-eric.eu\/users\/labs-and-instruments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">CERIC-ERIC laboratories and instruments page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to access to research facilities, some funding schemes also provide opportunities to apply for <strong>reimbursement of accommodation and travel-related expenses<\/strong>, helping to facilitate international scientific collaboration and mobility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-107336 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/etag.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"243\" height=\"153\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iter.org\/building-iter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">ITER<\/a>, whose name means <strong>&#8220;The Way&#8221;<\/strong> in Latin, is one of the world&#8217;s largest and most ambitious fusion energy projects. The initiative aims to demonstrate the scientific and technological feasibility of fusion power as a safe, sustainable, and virtually limitless source of energy for the future.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The ITER facility is currently under construction in southern France and brings together the expertise and resources of multiple international partners in an unprecedented global scientific collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>Estonia participates in the ITER programme, and researchers, engineers, technology companies, and other qualified organisations are encouraged to explore opportunities to contribute to the project:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Procurement and industry opportunities:<\/strong> Interested companies can register and apply for <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iter.org\/industry\/procurement\/supplier-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">ITER procurement tenders<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Career opportunities:<\/strong> Current vacancies, including scientific, technical, engineering, and administrative positions, are available through the <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iter.org\/public\/jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">ITER Jobs Portal<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Participation in ITER offers valuable opportunities for international collaboration, technology development, and involvement in one of the most significant scientific and engineering projects of the 21st century.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-125117 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/etag.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TNA-image.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"242\" height=\"147\" title=\"\">Research infrastructures funded under <strong>Horizon Europe<\/strong> are required to provide access to their services <strong>free of charge<\/strong>. Many infrastructures also offer <strong>travel grants<\/strong>, reimbursement of accommodation expenses, or small subsistence allowances to support researchers during their visits.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>These research infrastructures span a wide range of scientific disciplines, from life sciences and social sciences to engineering, materials science, environmental research, and digital technologies. Access may be provided through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Virtual services<\/strong>, such as databases, digital platforms, computing resources, and data repositories;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remote access<\/strong> to instruments and facilities;<\/li>\n<li><strong>On-site access<\/strong>, allowing researchers to visit laboratories and use specialised equipment, facilities, and services in person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Researchers are encouraged to explore available opportunities through the <strong>Access to Research Infrastructures (Transnational Access, TNA)<\/strong> portal: <a class=\"fui-Link fai-bebop ___1myvvpj f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl f16muhyy f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f33ey8m f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1bwia3u f1eh06m1 f1xeumsx fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f132whgj f1v74mp6 f1tsf1ni fnq52rx f16zlvvm\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/rich-europe.eu\/services-for-stakeholders\/tas-calls\/?_gl=1*f11yp*_up*MQ..*_ga*NzQxNjIwOTM4LjE3NzU3MjIwNTk.*_ga_BXF8W647CZ*czE3NzU3MjIwNTkkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzU3MjIwNTkkajYwJGwwJGgw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}\">Access to Research Infrastructures (TNA) \u2013 RICH Europe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":107336,\"width\":\"225px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"left\"} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-el wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ama-block block-txtmedia\"><div class=\"block__body\"><div class=\"body__content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-semi-large-font-size wp-el\">Links to International Research Infrastructure Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-el\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu\/strategy\/strategy-2020-2024\/our-digital-future\/european-research-infrastructures_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">European Commission Research Infrastructures website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esfri.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ESFRI Roadmap<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu\/strategy\/strategy-2020-2024\/our-digital-future\/european-research-infrastructures\/eric_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ERIC Consortia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esfri.eu\/national-roadmaps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>See also the research infrastructure roadmaps of other countries!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"body__media\"><div class=\"splide\" data-splide={\"type\":\"fade\",\"arrows\":false,\"pagination\":false}><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"splide__list\"><li class=\"splide__slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/etag.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ec.png\" data-fancybox=\"txtmedia-block_88998107af74390b9042e8a39365a6f2\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/etag.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/bis-images\/2247\/ec-640x420-f50_50.png\" class=\"attachment-640x420\" alt=\"ec\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ama-block block-people\"><div class=\"block__header\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-wrap align-items-center\"><h2>Contacts in Estonian Research Council<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"block__body\"><div class=\"person-item\"><div class=\"item__thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/etag.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/priitta.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"item__content\"><p class=\"is-title\">Priit Tamm<\/p><p>Head of the Unit of Research Infrastructure<\/p><div class=\"contact-methods \"><p><a href=\"tel:+3725016624\">+372 501 6624<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"mailto:priit.tamm@etag.ee\">priit.tamm@etag.ee<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"person-item\"><div class=\"item__thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/etag.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sigrid.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"item__content\"><p class=\"is-title\">Sigrid Soomer<\/p><p>Research Infrastructure Senior Coordinator<\/p><div class=\"contact-methods \"><p><a href=\"tel:+37255574443\">+372 5557 4443<\/a><\/p><p><a 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