"ROLLING TRANSNATIONAL ACCESS CALL TO RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURES"

The Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership has officially launched the Rolling Transnational Access Call to Marine and Maritime Research Infrastructures (RIs). The Call is open from 20 February 2026 to 29 February 2028

Rolling submission with cut-off dates every 4 months.
First cut-off date: 20 June 2026 – 11:00 CEST

This initiative enables pan-European access to approximately 50 Research Infrastructures across the Atlantic Ocean, North Sea, Baltic Sea, Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea.

What is offered?

The Partnership provides access to:
•    Research Vessels
•    Fixed Platforms & Experimental Stations
•    Mobile Platforms (AUVs, gliders, aircraft)
•    Analytical Laboratories & Test Benches
•     High Performance Computing & Digital Facilities
•    Virtual Access to data infrastructures

Access modalities include:
•    Physical Access (in person / hands-on)
•    Remote Access (operated by RI staff)
•    Virtual Access (fully digital environments)

Full RI catalogue and contact points available in Annex A.

Who can apply?

Eligible applicants include:
•    Universities & Higher Education Institutions
•    Public & Private Research Organisations
•    SMEs & Large Enterprises
•    NGOs
•    Public Authorities

Applicants must demonstrate own funding to conduct the project.

The Partnership covers access costs to RIs but not operational costs of the user team.
 
Evaluation

Proposals are evaluated by an International Evaluation Panel (IEP) according to three criteria:
•    Excellence
•    Impact
•    Quality and Efficiency of Implementation

Each criterion threshold: 3/5
Overall threshold: 10/15
Detailed evaluation criteria available in Annex B.
 
How to apply

Applications must be submitted via EPSS.

🔗 APPLY HERE

Applicants must:
1.    Contact the selected RI provider before submission
2.    Obtain feasibility confirmation
3.    Submit your proposal
 
Complementary information

Guidelines and proposal structure available in Annex C. 
Selected projects will sign a User-Provider Agreement (template in Annex D. 

Key contacts

Technical Helpdesk: epss.sbep-ris@g.etag.ee
General enquiries: sbepcallresearchinfra@mur.gov.it