ELI - The Extreme Light Infrastructure

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

09/03/2026

ELI is pleased to announce the appointment of Ing. Vladimir Klein, MBA, as Chief Information Officer.

💻⚡The newly created CIO role reflects the growing importance of digital systems, data management, and scientific computing in operating complex research infrastructures such as high-power laser facilities. As CIO, Klein will lead the development of a unified ICT strategy across ELI’s facilities, strengthening data processing, networking, cybersecurity, and high-performance computing capabilities that support cutting-edge experiments.

His appointment marks an important step in advancing the digital backbone that enables world-class laser science at ELI.

💥 Welcome to the ELI Team!

Find more details: https://www.eli-laser.eu/news/the-extreme-light-infrastructure-names-a-chief-information-officer/

05/03/2026

📢 Registration is now open for the ELI User Meeting 2026!

🗓 24–26 June 2026
📍 ELI Beamlines Facility, Dolní Břežany, Czech Republic

This year’s event will feature interactive sessions focusing on key technologies, instrumentation, and mission areas, alongside poster presentations highlighting experimental opportunities and laboratory tours showcasing the cutting-edge capabilities of the Extreme Light Infrastructure.

In addition, two satellite events:
➡️In-situ Intensity Measurements for Multi-Petawatt Lasers and
➡️Nano-Structured Targets for Laser-Plasma Interactions
will take place before and after the main meeting to enable focused scientific discussions.

Don’t miss this opportunity to exchange ideas, explore new capabilities, and build future collaborations!

🔗 Find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/d4EpjH85

04/03/2026

🚀 ELI is participating in the Career Expo 2026 in Prague – and you can still meet the team tomorrow!

Visit the ELI booth to learn more about career opportunities at one of the world’s leading laser research infrastructures: from laser physics to engineering, IT, technical support, and administrative roles, ELI offers diverse career paths in a unique, multinational scientific environment.

📅 Dates: 4–5 March 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m
📍 Location: O2 Universum, Prague

📌 If you are attending tomorrow, make sure to stop by and discover how your expertise can contribute to advancing frontier science.

23/02/2026

🚀 Save the date – a new research opportunity is coming your way!

The 8th ELI User Call will open on 💥17 March💥, inviting researchers from around the world to access ELI’s cutting-edge laser infrastructures and scientific expertise.

Whether you are working on fundamental research or applied innovation, ELI offers a unique environment to experiment ambitious ideas and push scientific boundaries.

📅 Mark your calendar and start planning! Visit the ELI User Portal for the preliminary list of available equipment ➡️ https://bit.ly/3OnftfB

ELI ALPS Laser Research Institute
ELI Beamlines
ELI NP

13/02/2026

The ELI Ultrafast Science Workshop, held at the European XFEL, brought together researchers from the ELI Facilities and leading German institutions to explore new opportunities in ultrafast science.

The programme covered a range of topics, including:
⚡Attosecond physics and strong-field dynamics
🔁 High-repetition-rate experiments
🧬 Ultrafast processes in materials, molecules, and biological systems, and more.

Beyond the scientific presentations, the workshop focused on connecting ELI’s unique capabilities with the expertise of German research groups. Discussions highlighted clear complementarities in attosecond science, high-repetition-rate platforms, and advanced imaging methodologies.

Bringing these capabilities together is a natural step toward fully exploiting the potential of ultrafast science in Europe - enabling joint experiments, deeper collaboration, and stronger engagement with the ELI User Programme.

Thank you to all speakers, participants, and the XFEL team for hosting this event.

11/02/2026

🌍 Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science!

👩‍🔬👩‍💻Today we celebrate the brilliant women and girls who choose science as their path – and the unique perspectives, ideas, and innovation they bring to research and discovery.

At ELI, we are grateful for the contributions of all of our female scientists, engineers, and professionals whose passion and expertise help drive our mission forward. Your dedication not only advances cutting-edge research but also inspires future generations of women in science.

💐 Thank you for choosing this career and for making ELI stronger, more diverse, and more impactful.