Lasers4EU Training

Hands-on preparation to maximize the impact of your research access: Pre-access training is available to user groups that have been granted access to a host laser lab.  It enables a visiting researcher, preferably an early-career scientist, to visit the host laboratory prior to the main access period for hands-on instruction.

The visit lasts up to one week and provides direct experience with facility equipment, experimental set-ups, data acquisition systems, and analysis methods. By enhancing technical preparedness before the main project begins, this training significantly improves the efficiency and productivity of the subsequent experiments carried out by the research team.

Empowering early-career researchers: Beyond maximizing beamtime efficiency, this scheme serves as a dedicated professional development initiative. By offering early-career scientists direct, one-on-one mentorship with facility experts, visiting researchers gain confidence in operating cutting-edge, highly specialised laboratory equipment. 

Streamlined integration and mutual benefits: Integrating pre-project training delivers significant advantages for both visiting groups and host laser labs. Facility responsibles and technical staff can identify and address potential operational bottlenecks, clarify safety protocols, and fine-tune data workflows before the full-scale experiments commence.  Moreover for hosting laser labs, offering this tailored guidance acts as a valuable in-kind contribution that demonstrates operational excellence and showcases their readiness to support users, and fosters stronger collaborative networks across Lasers4EU.

Key Guidelines

• Eligibility: One person per user group.

• Timing: Conducted immediately prior to the main access period, typically lasting up to 1 week.

• Scope: Training on facility equipment, procedures, safety protocols, and data workflows.

• Application Process: Requested in the TNA proposal and confirmed by the host facility during the feasibility check prior to scientific evaluation.

• Funding: Travel and subsistence costs for the visiting researcher are funded by the Lasers4EU project. Host facilities provide the training as an in-kind contribution.