IMAGINE is offering funded access to six next-generation imaging technologies developed across Euro-BioImaging, Instruct-ERIC, and EMBRC — enabling researchers to study biological specimens in their natural context, across scales, in ways not previously possible.

This pilot call is for projects that wish to combine a minimum of two and a maximum of three of the following technologies to address a defined research question requiring cross-scale imaging:

• X-ray Imaging
• Electron Microscopy
• Super-resolution Microscopy
• Intravital Microscopy
• Marine Imaging
• Data Management & AI

Funding: A minimum of three projects will be funded, with up to €10,000 per project to cover facility access costs, plus up to €500 for associated expenses such as travel, accommodation, or shipping.

Who can apply: The call is open to external research teams at any career stage. Applicants should have a clearly defined research question and be ready to begin access immediately upon selection — for example, with samples already prepared.

Key dates:

• Call opens: 1 October 2026
• Application deadline: 15 November 2026
• Projects must be completed by the end of 2027

Selected teams will be expected to share structured feedback on the technology and workflow, including validation data and a final summary report.