IRISCC helps researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals tackle urgent climate and environmental challenges. Our Sponsored Access programme gives you the tools, data, and expert guidance to study climate hazards, assess vulnerabilities, and develop innovative solutions – whether you work on-site, remotely, in a hybrid mode, or entirely online.
Sponsored Access
On-site, Hybrid, Remote, or Virtual access to instruments, labs, field sites, datasets, and analytical tools — all with expert support and funding opportunities.
Why use IRISCC Sponsored Access?
Access Europe's Top Research Infrastructures
Gain free entry to laboratories, field stations, instruments, datasets, and digital services. Work on-site, remotely, or in hybrid mode.
Get Expert Guidance
Receive scientific and technical support from experienced researchers to design, run, and wrap up your projects effectively.
Receive Travel Support
Up to €2,000 per approved proposal for on-site or hybrid access.
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Use Integrated, Interdisciplinary Resources
Combine datasets, models, and labs across multiple infrastructures for comprehensive climate-risk research.
Collaborate Across Disciplines and Borders
Join international teams, share insights, and advance cross-disciplinary climate solutions.
Accelerate Your Research Impact
Leverage unique tools and data to produce faster, more robust results that inform policy, industry, and climate adaptation strategies.
What we Offer and How to Access
Transnational Access (On-Site, Remote & Hybrid)
Apply to use Europe’s climate-risk research installations, instruments, laboratories, and expert support — travel costs covered.
Access requests can be submitted during IRISCC’s scheduled Open Calls, each lasting two months, followed by evaluation and selection.
Who Can Apply
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Researchers from academia, government, industry, and civil society.
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PhD candidates and postdocs.
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Cross-disciplinary teams are encouraged.
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Ukrainian researchers or projects responding to urgent climate emergencies can apply for Fast-Track at any time.
What’s Covered
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Sponsored access to installations, instruments, experiments and expert support.
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Travel & subsistence up to €2,000 per approved TA or Fast-Track project.
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Salaries are not covered.
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VA (datasets and digital tools) is free of charge.
Why This Matters
Climate change presents a complex existential threat, demanding a unified and comprehensive response. IRISCC recognises this urgency and acts as a collaborative force, bringing together the expertise and resources of numerous Research Infrastructures. This unique collaboration allows us to establish a robust service portfolio with transnational and virtual access provision to integrated RI services.
By using IRISCC Sponsored Access, you:
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Gain unique datasets, tools and access to Europe’s top research infrastructure facilities.
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Accelerate climate risk research and decision-making.
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Contribute to cross-disciplinary and international collaboration.
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Access priority support for urgent environmental challenges.
Open Calls
Follow our Open Calls for opportunities to access world-class climate research infrastructures.
How to Discover and Access IRISCC Services
Watch this practical webinar capturing the opening segment of the IRISCC Q&A session, where we introduce
June 05, 2025
Transnational & Virtual Access Handbook
Your go-to guide for exploring and applying to IRISCC’s Transnational (TA) and Virtual Access (VA)
FAQ
Welcome to the IRISCC Frequently Asked Questions page! Here you’ll find clear answers about accessing