NEPHEWS (NEutrons and PHotons Elevating Worldwide Science), led by SOLARIS, is a project designed to provide scientists with access to world-class European research infrastructures.
The NEPHEWS project integrate two European Users Organisations: ESUO (European Synchrotron and Free Electron Laser User Organisation) and ENSA (European Neutron Scattering Association), with two largest and most advanced consortia, LEAPS (League of European Accelerator-based Photon Sources) and LENS (League of advanced European Neutron Sources). This initiative aims to develop a new way of cooperation, where neutron facilities work side by side with LEAPS Infrastructures. Additionally, NEPHEWS empowers users through an innovative User-to-User approach, granting ESUO and ENSA a pivotal role in project development.
The NEPHEWS project offers:
- Experienced Users: Access to 38,290 hours of beamtime for conducting experiments on project-provided beamlines (TNA Programme);
- New Users: Opportunities to join experienced user groups, allowing them to collaborate on measurements and enhance their knowledge (Twinning Programme);
- Young Scientists: Week-long internships at large-scale research centres affiliated with the project, providing essential scientific and research training (ESR Programme);
- Training Courses: Covering topics such as:
- Implementing research using synchrotron facilities, neutron facilities, and free electron lasers, along with their complementary roles;
- Infrastructure access procedures, including guidelines for successful beamtime applications.
- Training for African Scientists: Selected scientists will receive training and attend the HERCULES school to advance their scientific expertise.
Furthermore, the project aims to establish collaboration with ministries and national funding agencies in developing countries. The objectives include raising awareness about the importance of research funding and fostering cooperation with user communities.
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