New EU Funding Expands Opportunities for Guest Researchers at Kristineberg and Tjärnö

“The marine environment is facing unprecedented challenges, and a coordinated effort is necessary to access marine stations across Europe,” says Sam Dupont, Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg and resident scientist at Kristineberg. “This funding will enable researchers to access some of the best marine stations in the world, including Kristineberg, in Sweden.”

Calls for applications in 2024

The two EU projects, "Integrated Research Infrastructure Services for Climate Change Risks" and "Research Infrastructure Services for Sustainable Aquaculture, Fisheries and the Blue Economy," have secured a total budget of €15 million each. 

Researchers working on climate change, sustainable aquaculture, fisheries, or the blue economy will be able to apply for funding that effectively allows them to stay at Kristineberg Center and Tjärnö Marine Laboratory, and use the station's infrastructure at no cost.

The first call for applications is expected to open sometime in 2024.

Opens Kristineberg to excellent scholars

“This is a fantastic opportunity both for scientists and the research stations, as it removes the economic barrier and enables all excellent scholars in Sweden and Europe to utilize the facilities,” says Linus Hammar, Station Manager at Kristineberg Center. “Transitioning to a sustainable blue economy in the face of urgent climate challenges requires in-water research and innovation, which will now be greatly facilitated.“