Organizational Profile
Euro-BioImaging is a pivotal European research infrastructure specializing in biological and biomedical imaging, recognized by the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI). This open-access platform offers life science researchers access to cutting-edge imaging equipment, expertise, training, and data management services that might not be available at their home institutions or through traditional collaborations.
| Euro-BioImaging Opportunities |
Israel Member Institutes |
Contact Persons |
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Access to Cutting-Edge Imaging Technologies
Funding Opportunities
Training and Education
Data Services
Community and Collaboration
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Ben Gurion University of the Negev
Bar-Ilan University
Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Tel Aviv University
Weizmann Institute of Science
University of Haifa
* Some of the opportunities are open to the entire Israeli research community including Industry
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Academic Node Head:
Prof. Michal Neeman, WIS
Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology:
Dr. Sharon Yagur-Karol, Scientific Officer of Bio-Medical Research
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EVOLVE Node Survey 2024
Euro-BioImaging invites you to participate in the EVOLVE Survey. As a new EU-funded initiative designed to strengthen and expand the Euro-BioImaging community, the input from our node is essential to shape EuBI’s action plan in the following key areas:
- Training for Node staff
- User communities
- Imaging data
- Green and sustainable research infrastructures
Please take a few moments to help EuBI fine-tune their plans for your needs; spreading the word at your node will be highly appreciated!
Funding Opportunities
EVOLVE Project
Euro-BioImaging is offering funding to support Node staff for participation in training courses, thanks to the EVOLVE project. This funding covers both:
- Training courses offered by Euro-BioImaging Nodes
- External training courses organized by Euro-BioImaging's partners, providing a broad range of opportunities to expand expertise.
How to Participate:
- Explore the Training Opportunities offered by Euro-BioImaging Nodes to identify relevant courses.
- Consider external courses only after reviewing the excellent internal options.
For Euro-BioImaging Node staff, funding covers costs for registration and travel (up to €3,000). Details and applications are available here:
Application: Training Courses for Node Staff
AgroSERV’s 3rd Open Call for Projects
AgroSERV is a European Union-supported initiative designed to foster sustainable and resilient agri-food systems. AgroSERV’s 3rd Open Call for Projects is now open and offers researchers the chance to gain free access to cutting-edge facilities, expertise, and imaging technologies provided by Euro-BioImaging Nodes and other research infrastructures across Europe.
Key Details about the Call
- Who can apply: Researchers from academia, industry, and practitioners engaged in agroecology research.
- Funding includes:
- Free access to research infrastructure services.
- Travel and accommodation support.
- On-site logistic assistance and access to expert knowledge.
- Application process:
- If you were planning to include Euro-BioImaging services in your project, the pre-application step was required by December 5, 2024, to ensure sufficient time for technical and scientific support.
- If your proposal does not include Euro-BioImaging services, you can still apply directly for any services listed in the AgroSERV catalogue. In this case, the final submission deadline is January 15, 2025, at 18:00 Israel Time.
- Applicants must integrate services from at least two research infrastructures listed in the AgroSERV Catalogue of Services.
Funding for Travel and Accommodation:
This call also provides funding of up to €1,500 per project to cover travel and accommodation expenses for successful applicants. Details regarding the reimbursement process will be shared with selected applicants after their approval.
Research Areas and Eligibility:
This funding supports a wide range of research areas, including:
- Plant sciences
- Agricultural innovation
- Environmental challenges
- Interdisciplinary agroecology research
Applicants must request services from at least two different research infrastructures within the AgroSERV consortium. If you are unsure which services to select, I recommend consulting directly with the relevant service providers for guidance.
Why Apply?
By participating in this program, you gain:
- Free access to advanced research infrastructures.
- Comprehensive technical and scientific support.
- Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations tackling key challenges in biodiversity, sustainability, and more.
Additional Notes:
- If you plan to apply, please inform me so I can assist with the process.
- Feel free to forward this email to colleagues who might be interested.
- Should you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Dorit Hazut via email.
Events and Opportunities
Training for Node Staff
| Job Shadowning |
Training Courses |
Mentoring |
| This program allows Node staff to visit other Nodes within the Euro-BioImaging network to learn, exchange ideas, and best practices in scientific, technical, operational, and data management fields. |
Euro-BioImaging offers a variety of training courses aimed at developing specific skills relevant to imaging technologies, data management, and operational excellence. These courses are tailored to meet the evolving needs of Node staff. |
Allow less experienced members of the Nodes to be mentored by more experienced colleagues. These mentoring relationships aim to benefit both mentors and mentees and support skill building, career development, and daily operations. |
| International job shadowing program - Open call for 2024 until September 9, 2024 |
What are your Training needs?
fill up the node survey. |
Both mentors and mentees need to fill out the form by September 31, 2024. |
- A call every year 2024-2026
- EuBI node staff should have received information on the application and matchmaking service
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- Curriculum being defined
- Funding to attend external courses
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- Meeting at least once a month for a 6 month period
- Mentoring pairs are carefully matched based on relevant skills, experience, and specific areas.
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For any questions, please contact Dr. Dorit Hazut-Avrahami.