Committee Research with Neutrons (KFN)

ErUM-Data call published

Guideline for the funding of collaborative projects in the thematic field of "Software and Algorithms" for the exploration of the universe and matter (ErUM) with a focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning published in www.bundesanzeiger.de (Official Part).

The first call for proposals in the BMBF's new "ErUM-Data" action plan has now been published. Funding is available for collaborative projects in the field of "Software and Algorithms" for research into the universe and matter (ErUM), with a focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning. The deadline for applications is September 01, 2021. There will be an online information event of PT DESY on June 24, 2021. [Information of PT DESY] [Announcement Bundesanzeiger]

Application advice ErUM-Data and ErUM-Pro

Save the date: Zoom conferences for applicants

Two dates to note for applicants in ErUM-Data and ErUM-Pro: The project management organisation DESY is offering a virtual information event for the ErUM-Data funding measure on June 24, 2021 (10-12 h). There will be a similar event on ErUM-Pro with the participation of the ErUM committees on July 30, 2021 (13-15 h). Did you know, for example, that you do not have to have a habilitation to submit an application? The calls for proposals will be explained and there will be an opportunity to ask questions. The event is primarily aimed at young researchers and others who are planning to submit a proposal for the first time. Further information will follow. [ErUM-Data information event]

Helmut Schober and Andreas Meyer take on new tasks

Prof. Andreas Meyer is to become German Associate Director of the Institut Laue-Langevin ILL in Grenoble (France) on October 1, 2021. He will thus partly succeed Prof. Helmut Schober, who will join the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund (Sweden) as Director General on November 1, 2021. Both are proven experts in research with neutrons and have the interests of the users in mind through their membership in KFN. Congratulations! [Press release of the ESS] [Press release of the ILL]

KFN strategy paper: Neutron research in Germany for science and society

KFN stategy paper published, December 10, 2020 - printed version Feb. 2021

The German Committee Research with Neutrons (KFN) has published its recommendations for neutron research in Germany in a strategy paper. On 22 pages, it is shown why neutron scattering is an indispensable method, what can be done with neutrons and what the optimal conditions for successful neutron research look like. The brochure has been published digitally in advance and can be ordered as a printed copy. [more]

Prof. Dr. Frank Schreiber is the new KFN chair, Prof. Dr. Susan Schorr is vice chair

New chair of the KFN, Dec. 10, 2020

The members of the 12th Committee Research with Neutrons have elected Frank Schreiber as chair and Susan Schorr as vice chair of the new KFN. On December 10, 2020, Astrid Schneidewind officially handed over the chair to Frank Schreiber at the DN2020 with best wises for the new KFN. Frank Schreiber thanked Astrid Schneidewind, Markus Braden and the other KFN members for their commitment to research with neutrons. The new KFN will continue the dialogue among neutron stakeholders and users. [more]