ELI - The Extreme Light Infrastructure

01/04/2026

📢 8th ELI User Call – Multipurpose station for Atomic, Molecular and Optical science and Coherent Diffractive Imaging (MAC) is open for your research!

The Multipurpose station for Atomic, Molecular and Optical science and Coherent Diffractive Imaging at the ELI Beamlines Facility is available to users within the 8th ELI User Call.

MAC is served by a HHG source of coherent vacuum-and extreme ultraviolet (VUV/XUV) laser pulses. It is designed for advanced research in atomic, molecular, and optical sciences. It allows scientists to study ultrafast processes and capture high-resolution images of tiny structures using specialized XUV light and state-of-the-art particle detectors.

🔗 Learn more about the technology here: https://bit.ly/4sKJsgH and get some interesting insights from the video with Eva Klimešová, a scientist working on the MAC end station at ELI Beamlines.

👉 More information about the 8th ELI User Call: https://up.eli-laser.eu/call/8th-call-for-users-5pk2js

31/03/2026

🎓 Registration is open for the ELI Summer School 2026!

Join us on 31 August - 4 September 2026 at the ELI ALPS Facility for the 11th edition of ELISS, a unique opportunity for students and early-career researchers to explore the science behind intense laser pulses and laser-driven particle and radiation sources.

The Summer School offers a dynamic programme combining lectures from leading scientists, guided laboratory tours, hands-on insights into experimental research, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow students, speakers, and ELI researchers.

💡 Why join?
✅ High-level lectures from international experts
✅Guided tours at the ELI ALPS laboratories
✅Poster session and a poster competition with prizes
✅Networking with peers and scientists from around the world
✅Insights into career opportunities at ELI

📌 Early bird registration is available, so make sure to secure your place early!
👉 Register now: https://indico.eli-laser.eu/e/eliss2026

27/03/2026

💡 Planning to submit a proposal to the 8th ELI User Call? Here’s how to start!

The ELI - The Extreme Light Infrastructure User Programme guides researchers from their initial idea to experiment preparation through the ELI User Office System.

🔬 Why start early?
✅ Time to shape and refine your scientific concept
✅ Direct consultation with ELI scientists strengthens your proposal
✅ Early preparation improves submission quality and competitiveness

📌 Before submitting, ensure you:
👉 Create an individual user account: https://ureg.eli-laser.eu/registration/scientific_user_profile/
❓ Questions about feasibility or technical details?
📩 Contact the ELI User Office at user-office[@]eli-laser.eu
🤝 Or contact ELI’s scientific staff directly: https://up.eli-laser.eu/contact

ELI supports you at every stage; don’t hesitate to get in touch!

More about the 8th User Call: https://up.eli-laser.eu/call/8th-call-for-users-5pk2js

26/03/2026

💥 ELI continues to grow: Montenegro and Slovakia join as Observers!

The Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC has welcomed Slovakia and Montenegro as new Observer countries, strengthening collaboration across Europe’s laser science community.

🔬Both countries bring active research ecosystems and growing engagement with ELI through experiments, training, and collaboration with national institutions. Their Observer status creates new opportunities to connect national expertise with ELI’s world-class facilities and scientific programmes.

This step also reinforces ELI’s role as a pan-European research infrastructure, linking national scientific communities and advancing research in areas such as photonics, advanced materials, and laser-based technologies.

📖 Learn more from our articles:
Montenegro joins ELI ➡️ https://bit.ly/3NoDW44
Slovakia joins ELI 👉 https://bit.ly/4bP2JGE



Vlada Crne Gore
Ministerstvo školstva, výskumu, vývoja a mládeže SR

24/03/2026

💡 Reminder: ELI’s 8th User Call webinar series starts tomorrow!

If you're planning to submit a proposal to the 8th ELI User Call, these sessions offer practical insights into available instruments, experimental methods, and how to align your research idea with ELI’s capabilities - with the chance to interact directly with ELI scientists.

Here’s what’s coming up 👇

💡 Want to strengthen your proposal for the 8th User Call? Join our webinar series!

These sessions are designed to give you practical insights into available instruments, experimental methods, and how to align your idea with ELI’s capabilities - plus a chance to interact directly with ELI scientists 👇

🗓️ 25 March | 17:00 CET
🔦 Probing Extreme Laser–Matter Interaction with the SYLOS SHHG Beamline
Connection link: https://bit.ly/4bMfKBQ

🗓️ 26 March | 16:00 CET
⚡ Transient Absorption Spectroscopy: tools for studying ultrafast phenomena
Connection link: https://bit.ly/3N5SNAg

🗓️ 31 March | 16:00 CEST
🔬 Fundamental and Applied Research Opportunities with High-Power Lasers at ELI-NP
Connection link: https://bit.ly/40BwDJf

👉 Whether you're refining an idea or just exploring possibilities, these webinars are the perfect entry point to the call.

📩 Make sure your ELI ID is up to date and start preparing your proposal today!

19/03/2026

💡 Want to strengthen your proposal for the 8th User Call? Join our webinar series!

These sessions are designed to give you practical insights into available instruments, experimental methods, and how to align your idea with ELI’s capabilities - plus a chance to interact directly with ELI scientists 👇

🗓️ 25 March | 17:00 CET
🔦 Probing Extreme Laser–Matter Interaction with the SYLOS SHHG Beamline
Connection link: https://bit.ly/4bMfKBQ

🗓️ 26 March | 16:00 CET
⚡ Transient Absorption Spectroscopy: tools for studying ultrafast phenomena
Connection link: https://bit.ly/3N5SNAg

🗓️ 31 March | 16:00 CEST
🔬 Fundamental and Applied Research Opportunities with High-Power Lasers at ELI-NP
Connection link: https://bit.ly/40BwDJf

👉 Whether you're refining an idea or just exploring possibilities, these webinars are the perfect entry point to the call.

📩 Make sure your ELI ID is up to date and start preparing your proposal today!

18/03/2026

🚀 Launch your PhD with world-class laser research across continents!

The Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) and ELI are now accepting applications for a joint PhD program in advanced laser-driven science and technology.

This unique opportunity offers:
🔬Access to cutting-edge laser facilities in Canada and Europe
🤝 Joint supervision by leading scientists from INRS and ELI
✈️ Strong international mobility
💸 Competitive funding covering tuition, living costs & mobility (up to 4 years)

🎓 Who should apply?
Master’s graduates in physics, engineering, optics/photonics, or related fields with a passion for high-intensity laser science.

📅 Deadline: 17 April 2026
📍 Start: Autumn 2026
📩 Apply via: eli-inrs_phd_program[@]eli-laser.eu

👉 Learn more & apply here:
https://www.eli-laser.eu/news/joint-inrs-eli-phd-program-in-advanced-laser-driven-science-and-technology-call-for-applicants/

The Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS, Canada) and the Extreme Light Infrastructure (ELI) invite applications for a joint PhD program in advanced laser-driven science and technology. This unique program offers doctoral candidates the opportunity to work with world-class laser faci...

18/03/2026

📢 ELI is hosting the ELIMED international workshop at the ELI Beamlines Facility, dedicated to the future of laser-driven ion sources. Since Monday, experts from all over the world have been gathering to review the latest experimental results and explore new scientific frontiers.

Building on the capabilities of the ELIMAIA–ELIMED beamline at ELI and other international high-power laser facilities, this workshop bridges the gap between high-power laser physics and groundbreaking applications in medicine and industry.

The topics span an impressive range of disciplines, highlighting the versatility of our research:
✅ Medicine: Ultra-high dose-rate dosimetry, radiation therapy, and medical imaging.
✅ Biology: Ultrafast radiation biology (in vivo and in vitro).
✅ Space & Tech: Radiation damage on electronics and space radiation applications.
✅ Cultural Heritage: Non-destructive material inspections.
✅ Innovation: Development of compact accelerators for multidisciplinary use

17/03/2026

📢The 8th ELI User Call is NOW officially OPEN, with a submission deadline of 22 April 2026.

💡 What does the User Call offer?
✅ Access to the ELI ALPS and ELI Beamlines Facilities, as well as ELI NP
✅ World-class high-power laser systems
✅ Advanced experimental stations and secondary sources
✅ Scientific and technical support throughout your experiment

🌍 ELI offers a truly international and collaborative environment with cutting-edge instruments to support both fundamental and applied research across disciplines.

Don’t miss the chance to carry out breakthrough experiments at ELI!

🔗 Learn more & submit your proposal: https://bit.ly/4780L2p
📩 Questions? Reach us at user-office[@]eli-laser.eu

13/03/2026

🤝 Lithuania and ELI strengthen cooperation in science and technology

During the state visit of Petr Pavel, President of the Czech Republic, to Lithuania, ELI and Vilniaus universitetas / Vilnius University signed a new cooperation agreement in a ceremony witnessed by the Presidents of both countries.

The agreement reinforces Lithuania’s strategic engagement in ELI and further strengthens collaboration in research, innovation, and advanced technologies. It reflects a shared commitment to boosting scientific excellence, technological leadership, and industrial competitiveness across Europe.

Lithuanian partners have been involved with ELI since its early stages, contributing significantly to the development of key laser systems. Lithuanian research teams are also increasingly active within the Excellence-based User Programme, expanding their work beyond laser and optics research into areas such as secondary radiation sources, radiobiology, and energy research, including laser-driven fusion.

The signing was accompanied by a high-level meeting with representatives from Lithuanian ministries, research institutions, industry organisations, and ELI leadership.

Find out more from our web article: https://www.eli-laser.eu/news/lithuania-and-eli-expand-cooperation-in-science-and-technology/

10/03/2026

✨ What happens when you gain access to the Extreme Light Infrastructure? Our users tell all about it!

Previous ELI User Calls have supported experiments that led to new collaborations and high-impact results across disciplines.
Behind every successful project is a strong idea – and the right infrastructure to make it happen.

🚀 The next chance to join the ELI user community opens on 17 March!

Visit the ELI User Portal and find out moreabout the the 8th ELI User Call: https://up.eli-laser.eu/call/8th-call-for-users-5pk2js