Under the pre-proposal call, scientists can benefit from the support of the ReMade@ARI’s Smart Science Cluster team to develop their preliminary research idea(s) into a full ReMade-TNA proposal. Under the new Rolling Call, proposals can be submitted at any time during the period September 2025 – May 2026, giving scientists more flexibility and time to carefully prepare, develop, and refine their research ideas. The SME Call for Proposals is Now Open. The application is open throughout the project and implemented as a rolling call. The RIANA – TNA Access is Now Open. We accept user proposals based on a “continuous call” concept. Applications for Pre-proposals are not mandatory but are highly encouraged. From Monday March 16, 2026 at 8:00 am to Friday March 20, 2026 at 1:00 pm FASEM 2026 for Energy Materials The FASEM is a recurring biennial advanced-school, rotating across three key thematic areas: Scattering Techniques for Environment & Materials, Life Sciences, and Energy Applications. Its goals are to prepare the future generation of users of large-scale facilities for synchrotron and neutron scattering; develop and strengthen sustainable scientific exchanges between the French and Swedish communities on the use of large-scale facilities, in connection with the forthcoming ESS commissioning; and strengthen the links between institutes in France (ILL, ESRF, SOLEIL) and in Sweden (MAX-IV, ESS). The FASEM is a recurring biennial advanced-school, rotating across three key thematic areas: Scattering Techniques for Environment & Materials, Life Sciences, and Energy Applications. Its goals are to prepare the future generation of users of large-scale facilities for synchrotron and neutron scattering; develop and strengthen sustainable scientific exchanges between the French and Swedish communities on the use of large-scale facilities, in connection with the forthcoming ESS commissioning; and strengthen the links between institutes in France (ILL, ESRF, SOLEIL) and in Sweden (MAX-IV, ESS). 16-20 March 2026 We welcome you to the sixth international Public Awareness and Engagement with Research Infrastructures conference, PAERI’26. The event will be hosted by European XFEL in the Hamburg region, Germany. The theme of the conference is Navigating Science Communication in a Shifting Landscape. Registration and abstract submission will start in autumn 2025. The conference will take place 18-20 March 2026. The PAERI’26 venue is on the campus of European XFEL, which is the world’s largest X-ray laser. The 3.4 km long facility generates extremely intense X-ray flashes used by researchers from all over the world to map atomic details of viruses, film chemical reactions, and study processes like those in the interior of planets. Welcome to the HZB Photon School 2026 to be held in a hybrid format at the BESSY II Synchrotron Light Source at the Wilhelm-Conrad-Röntgen-Campus, Berlin-Adlershof. (*) subject to BESSY II being operated at a level that allows access of external users. The school is primarily aimed at master´s students and early-career researchers in physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, life, or environmental sciences. Participants will be introduced to synchrotron and laboratory-based characterisation methods that probe the molecular structure, function, and dynamics of complex material systems. The programme consists of basic and specialised lectures given in the first week by experienced teachers who are HZB scientists or BESSY II super-users from our partner universities and research centres. The second week is dedicated to hands-on training at several BESSY II experimental stations and X-ray laboratories. Participants will get a vivid experience by joining an experiment to working in small groups. The programme will be held in English. Take your skills to the next level by joining this advanced course focused on developing Python scripts and plugins in Avizo. The training is divided into two parts: On the final afternoon, participants are encouraged to practise on their own datasets with guidance from the trainers. Course fees Each 2-day, in-person course costs: If you would like to register for any of these training courses, please contact me directly. Courses typically fill up quickly, and places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that if attendance is low, a course may be cancelled with one month’s notice. This landmark event, jointly organised by the ILL, the ESRF and HERCULES School will take place in Grenoble, at the EPN Campus and Grenoble INP – UGA. It will bring together LSF representatives, LSF networks, the user community and former HERCULES participants. The workshop will feature presentations by past HERCULES participants and LSF network representatives, as well as round-table discussions. This will be a unique opportunity to review the rapid development of large-scale facilities over the last fifteen years, consider the future development of the field, and reflect on the long-term need to train the next generation of expert users in Europe and internationally. On Saturday afternoon 28th March, from 4.30 to 6pm, time will be dedicated to two presentations showcasing the importance of Large-Scale synchrotron & neutron Facilities for General Public applications. Registration is open until the 12th March We are delighted to confirm that HAXPES 2026 will be taking place in Oxford (UK) from 13 – 17 April 2026. The 11th International Conference on Hard X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (HAXPES 2026) provides a week-long, international forum for the presentation and discussion of recent advances in hard X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and its application. The meeting will bring together colleagues from academia, national laboratories, and industry to discuss the latest developments in instrumentation, methodology, theory, and emerging applications, centred around multiple topical areas. The program will include plenary, invited and contributed talks, poster sessions, vendor exhibition, and ample networking opportunities, providing a unique platform to foster dialogue across disciplines and promote collaborations that will further advance both the methodology and the scientific impact of hard X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. For the first time, HAXPES 2026 will feature an early career morning, designed to support junior colleagues in developing their research profiles, building professional networks, and engaging with leaders in the field. The DESY Start-up School offers an educational program designed to equip scientists, engineers, and graduate students with entrepreneurial skills. Business planning is one of the most crucial factors in launching a successful start-up. Like any entrepreneur, scientists must identify the services and products that best serve their future clients. That is why the Start-up School curriculum focuses on business planning, which forms the foundation for growth and success in the market. The application phase is now open until March 08, 2026. If you want to apply, please click on the link to the registration form below. The program is open to scientists and engineers worldwide, regardless of their research institute or employer. There will be an online info session on February 24, more details here. We are thrilled to invite you to join us from May 17-22, 2026, at the Centre International Deauville (CID) for a fully in-person event. IPAC is the premier annual gathering for the global accelerator community, bringing together scientists, engineers, and industry professionals from around the world. This conference is a unique opportunity to explore the latest breakthroughs in accelerator research and development, as well as to receive updates on current and future accelerator facilities. The 2026 edition of IPAC is hosted by the GANIL-SPIRAL2 laboratory in collaboration with CEA, CNRS, Synchrotron SOLEIL, and ESRF. These organizations are renowned for their expertise in the design, construction and operation of a wide variety of particle accelerators and innovative accelerator technologies. 1 April 2025 9 October 2025 3 December 2025 17 March 2026 The Call for Proposals for the 2026-II cycle for beamlines and microscopes is now open. The Call for Proposals for the 2026-II cycle will cover experiments scheduled from end of June to December 2026, except for the MX Beamlines, which will cover the entire year. For those users applying to MSPD, CLAESS and NOTOS: if your proposal goes to the waiting list, it can be moved to another beamline in case enough beamtime is available. Please, indicate your preferred beamline and the second option in the text of the proposal. Applications for researcher’s access to beamlines and electron microscopes will be submitted the user office portal. Save the Date for the annual CHESS Users’ Meeting: Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 Updates from CHESS: CHESS leadership, along with program directors and staff, will provide updates on the latest developments within the lab and its surrounding ecosystem. User Science Talks: We are extending invitations to experts from diverse scientific domains to share insights into their research endeavors and explain CHESS’s role in their respective fields. CHESS Student Paper Award Every year, we recognize the best publication by a student published during the past year with the CHESS Student Paper Award. The award includes an invited presentation at the User Meeting. Please consider nominating an outstanding student, and their work, for the CHESS student paper award. There will be more details to come regarding the specifics of this year’s meeting, and it’s events. But, if you have questions please reach out to the CHESS Users Office at anytime. Key dates for XAFS2026: The International Workshop on Phase Retrieval and Coherent Scattering is the leading international meeting focused on sharing the latest advances in developing and using coherent scattering methods with X-rays, extreme-ultraviolet light, and electrons recently enabled by advances in source technology. This biannual conference series, started in 2008, attracts researchers from many fields (including physics, chemistry, biology, optics, earth, environmental, planetary sciences, and materials research) who are interested in developing coherence-based methods and their applications. The University of Wisconsin and Argonne National Laboratory will host the 2026 Coherence Workshop along the peaceful shores of Lake Mendota in downtown Madison, Wisconsin from June 21-25, 2026. With the Upgrade of the Advanced Photon Source (APS) now fully completed, the United States Midwest region will start a new chapter in its long history of science with coherent x-rays and electron sources. We invite the worldwide community to join us in Madison and at the APS for this meeting. Early Bird Registration – Conference Only Regular Registration – Conference Only Registration – Workshop & Conference Student – Workshop & Conference Round – 2026-II Beamtime period – July 2026 – January 2027 Deadline – 01.03.2026 (CET 11.59 pm) Twice a year, the CLS opens a Call for Proposals during which time proposals are accepted for peer-reviewed access to beamtime in the upcoming cycle. Each cycle is typically 6 months long. Successful proposals become active projects at the CLS and remain active for 2 years. During an open Call for Proposals, beamtime requests (BTRs) for active projects can also be submitted for consideration in the upcoming cycle. IWP/RIXS 2026 Save the dates! Website coming soon The conference will convene an international community of researchers investigating surfaces and interfaces across solid, liquid, biological, and soft and hard condensed-matter systems using advanced X-ray and neutron scattering techniques. The scientific program will highlight recent advances in instrumentation and data analysis, nanostructured surfaces and interfaces, soft-matter and biological interfaces, magnetic thin films and proximity effects, topological and other emergent interfacial materials, and the static and dynamic behavior of surfaces, interfaces, and nanoscale structures. On behalf of the International Union of Crystallography (IUCr), it is with immense excitement and joy that we cordially extend our warmest invitation to you to join the IUCr for the Twenty-Seventh Congress and General Assembly, set to be held in the magnificent city of Calgary, located in the heart of Alberta, Canada from August 11th-18th, 2026. Calgary, a city renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and warm hospitality, has been chosen as the host for this remarkable occasion. Nestled amidst stunning landscapes and boasting a rich cultural heritage, this vibrant metropolis promises to provide an unforgettable experience for all attendees. Mark your calendars now—IUCr2026 is coming up sooner than you think! The world’s largest gathering of structural scientists will take place August 11 – 18, 2026, in beautiful Calgary, Canada. You are invited to join thousands of scientists in this stunning location to share your most exciting research results, learn about recent breakthroughs in your field, expand your network of collaborators, and participate in the proceedings of the 27th Congress and General Assembly of the International Union of Crystallography. The International Conference on X-ray Microscopy (XRM) is a biennial event that has brought together experts in X-ray microscopes, imaging methods, and related techniques since 1983. Featuring lectures, research presentations, posters, exhibitors, and networking opportunities, XRM highlights the latest advancements in X-ray microscopy technology and its applications across various scientific fields. The 17th edition of the conference, XRM 2026, will take place from August 30 to September 4, 2026, in Campinas, state of São Paulo, Brazil. It will be hosted by the Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS), part of the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM). LNLS is home to Sirius, Brazil’s most advanced scientific infrastructure, which will be open for guided visits during the event. The 14th International Conference on Inelastic X-ray Scattering (IXS2026) will connect scientists from around the world who are pushing the boundaries of resonant and non-resonant inelastic X-ray scattering to tackle today’s most compelling scientific challenges. A vibrant community of researchers to share breakthrough discoveries, explore the latest advances in theory, experiment and instrumentation, and help shape the future of the field. Participants will gain new perspectives into how IXS techniques are transforming our understanding of emerging materials—from correlated electron systems to complex functional materials. IXS2026 will be held at the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory near Chicago, IL, USA. The next submission for proposals for AP40 is open. The call for proposals for AP40 (October 2026 – March 2027) is open and proposals must be submitted by Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 17:00hrs UTC/GMT. For submissions of proposals please see here: Apply for beamtime. For updates to the XChem BAG submission see: XChem BAG submission For MX related proposals please refer to the MX Responsive Beamtime Guide. A 4-day summit of talks, posters, activities, and discussion Round 2027-I Beamtime peroid January 2027 – July 2027 Deadline 01.09.2026 (CET 11.59 pm)
Advanced school – French-Swedish Academy for Scattering Experiments & Modeling
Lectures will take place online and on-site from 23 to 27 March 2026, while the practical training sessions will be conducted on-site only from 30 March to 2 April 2026 (*). About the School and Participation
You’ll work on real case studies and learn how to:
Join us to celebrate the
35th anniversary of the HERCULES School with a
2-day scientific workshop on 27-28 March 2026
Key dates
Abstract submission deadline January 31, 2026 Early-bird registration deadline March 31, 2026 Regular registration deadline May 31, 2026 Conference dates June 21-26, 2026 Proceedings submission opens on June 1, 2026 Proceedings submission deadline July 31, 2026
June 21-June 25, 2026
Rate good until April 13, 2026
$600
June 21-June 25, 2026
Rate after April 14, 2026
$650
June 21-June 25, 2026
$700
June 21-June 25, 2026
$350Cycle Scheduling Period Call Open Call Close PRC Meeting
(Week of)Results Announced
(Week of)42 July-Dec 2026 Jan 28, 2026 Feb 25, 2026 Apr 20, 2026 May 4, 2026 Lock In Your Structure: Abstract Deadline February 15