Research infrastructure concept development

This topic aims at supporting the development of new concepts for the next generation of research infrastructures of European interest[[ A research infrastructure is of European interest when is able to attract users from EU or associated countries other than the country where the infrastructure is located.]], single/multi sited, distributed or virtual, that none or few countries might individually be able to implement. All fields of research can be considered.

Major upgrades of existing infrastructures may also be considered if the end result is significantly transformative and equivalent to a new infrastructure concept. The possibility to extend the scope of already existing infrastructures and/or integrate in a sustainable way existing pan-European and national capacities to address the specific RI service needs, should indeed be assessed as a first option, identifying what is missing and the necessary new developments.

Proposals for RI concept development will tackle all key ques