IMAGINE Open Call: Imaging Across Scales – Applications Now Open!
How can combining imaging technologies across different scales help us better understand complex biological systems?
The IMAGINE Open Call: Imaging Across Scales is now open, offering researchers funded access to six next-generation imaging technologies developed across Euro-BioImaging, Instruct-ERIC and EMBRC (European Marine Biological Resource Centre). This initiative aims to help researchers explore biological specimens in their natural context, combining complementary approaches to reveal new insights that may not be possible with a single imaging technique.
Combine technologies to answer complex biological questions
Researchers can apply to combine two or three imaging technologies tailored to their research questions. The available technologies span a broad range of approaches:
- X-ray Imaging
- Electron Microscopy
- Super-resolution Microscopy
- Intravital Microscopy
- Marine Imaging
- Data Management & AI
By integrating these complementary technologies, selected teams will have the opportunity to investigate biological processes across scales and develop innovative imaging workflows.
Funding available for selected projects
The call will fund at least three projects, with support including:
- Up to €10,000 per project for facility access.
- Up to €500 per project for associated expenses, such as travel, accommodation or shipping.
External research teams at any career stage are welcome to apply, provided they have a clearly defined research question that requires cross-scale imaging and can begin facility access immediately after selection.
Selected teams will also contribute structured feedback on the technologies and workflows, including validation data and a final summary report, helping to further develop and improve these integrated imaging approaches.
Key dates
- Call opens: 1 October 2026
- Application deadline: 15 November 2026
- Project completion deadline: End of 2027
Apply now!
Do you have a research question that could benefit from combining imaging technologies across scales? This is an opportunity to access cutting-edge facilities, explore complementary imaging approaches and advance your research through cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Find out more about the IMAGINE Open Call and submit your application:
Don’t miss the opportunity to bring your imaging approaches together and see your research from a new perspective!