Committee Research with Synchrotron Radiation

The Committee Research with Synchrotron Radiation is elected by the synchrotron ratiation users in Germany to represent their interest and to foster research with synchrotron radiation.

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]

KFS statement on restrictions of research in the pandemic

Statement of the Committee Research with Synchrotron Radiation on the restrictions of research with synchrotron radiation due to the pandemic, April 12, 2021

At its last meetings, the Committee for Research with Synchrotron Radiation dealt intensively with the situation of researchers during the pandemic and also conducted a survey.

For the users of synchrotron radiation, the pandemic results in restrictions that, depending on the research area and professional situation, ranges from moderate to existentially threatening. Young researchers with third-party funding are particularly hard hit, both before and after their doctorate. ...

Read the whole statement (in German) here: [more]

Prof. Dr Jan-Dierk Grunwaldt is the new KFS chair and Prof. Sarah Köster is KFS vice chair

New KFS chairs, December 14, 2020

The new Committee Research with Synchrotron Radiation elected Prof. Dr. Jan-Dierk Grunwaldt (KIT) as chair and Prof. Dr. Sarah Köster (University of Göttingen) as vice chair at its constituent meeting. Together with the other elected members Prof. Dr. Taisia Gorkhover, Prof. Dr. Christian Gutt, Prof. Dr. Birgit Kanngießer, Prof. Dr. Dirk Lützenkirchen-Hecht, Dr. Bridget Murphy and Prof. Dr. Andrea Thorn, the two will represent the interests of synchrotron radiation users in Germany for the next three years. The dialogue is facilitated by the fact that representatives of other interest groups (research centres and funding agencies) are also involved in the committee. [more]

New strategy brochure of the KFS

Research with photons - light for the future, spring 2020

The KFS has published a strategy brochure on research with synchrotron radiation in Germany. It highlights the value of this research, and gives recommendations for future developments. So far, only the German brochure is available, but the English version will follow soon. [more]