This NanoCommons quick-guide offers an overview of the steps required to apply for the NanoCommons TA, along with a detailed. While Users can follow this guide to apply, it is strongly recommended to go through our detailed guidelines to ensure alignment with all necessary requirements.

Applying for access

1. Who can apply: No fee open access is available for Transnational Access for Users from industry, regulators or research institutions located in EU member states and associated states. EC financial support requires that the results of the work carried out are intended for publication. For more details see section 2.7.2 Conditions of access of the NanoCommons User Guidelines.
2. What does the award cover: The award covers all research costs in the form of a daily rate. This will be calculated directly from your application form and therefore you need to have discussed your project with your proposed host technology expert in advance of submission. You will not be required to formulate a budget.
3. Application: You can apply for access for NanoCommons TA at any time during an open call via the online application form (https://www.nanocommons.eu/apply-for-access), and all applications will be reviewed together about 4-8 weeks from the call closing date.
4. Before you apply: Define the work you would like to carry out, ensure that it is covered from the offered NanoCommons offered services (https://www.nanocommons.eu/e-infrastructure/transnational-access-services/) and discuss your ideas directly with the technology expert at the appropriate TA partner or contact the NanoCommons Helpdesk (https://www.nanocommons.eu/helpdesk), who will direct your query to the relevant TA partner and technology expert.

Post-submission process

Following a successful application submission the following steps will follow:

The following stages in the proposal handling are indicated in the system:

• Notification of receipt of application sent.
• The application form is checked for completion and eligibility and evaluated for its feasibility and an estimate of the time required for the work.
• The User Office forwards the collected information and application to the USP. The USP consists of technical representatives from the NanoCommons TA partners.
• The USP assesses the proposal according to scientific excellence and gives a recommendation.
• The User Office is informed of the recommendation. The USP may request more information or clarification. In this case, the User Office acts as “go between” between the User and the USP, and the proposal may be recommended for re-submission to the subsequent call.
• The Users and TA technology experts are notified of the results of the USP.
• The Users and technology experts make technical and practical arrangements for the visit, with the assistance of the UoB TA administrator.