- How to get involved in ACTRIS Community
There are several ways to start your journey towards the ACTRIS Community.
Join the ACTRIS Community mailing list
By joining the ACTRIS Community mailing list you will receive ACTRIS newsletters as well as information on ACTRIS-related events and opportunities.
Join the ACTRIS Early Career Community
If you are an Early Career Scientist (ECS), such as a Bachelor, Master and Doctoral student or scientist or technical staff up to 6 years after recruitment, check the early career page!
Attend ACTRIS events
ACTRIS Week: the annual ACTRIS community meeting is held every autumn – ACTRIS week is open to everyone and is a good place to get an overview of ACTRIS structure and ongoing activities.
ACTRIS Science Conference: organized every second year to present and discuss the latest scientific breakthroughs in aerosol, clouds and reactive trace gases research.
ACTRIS Science Conference 2024
ACTRIS Science Conference 2026
Get involved in ACTRIS projects
Contact the ACTRIS Head Office for information on current project opportunities for joining as a beneficiary or associated partner.
Participate in the national ACTRIS activities
If a national ACTRIS consortium is already existing in your country, the first step would be to get involved in their activities to get more familiar with the ACTRIS structure and to understand what ACTRIS is about.
Access ACTRIS National Facilities
ACTRIS Exploratory Platforms and selected Observational Platforms provide physical and virtual access to the facilities.
- How to join ACTRIS ERIC
ACTRIS ERIC welcomes applications from countries or intergovernmental organizations to join as members, permanent observers or observers.
Countries within the European Union and EU Associated Countries can apply to become either members, permanent observers or observers of ACTRIS ERIC. The key difference between a member and a permanent observer or observer is their participation in ACTRIS governance and decision-making. Permanent observers and observers do not have a voting right at the ACTRIS ERIC General Assembly. The observer status is limited to three years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions based on the General Assembly’s approval. Intergovernmental organizations can apply for an observer status.
Building a National ACTRIS Consortium
Representatives from interested national Research Performing Organizations, such as universities and research institutes, and research groups related to atmospheric science should interact with each other to form a coordinated national ACTRIS community. This collaboration should be formalized by the establishment of a National ACTRIS Consortium.
Appointing a National Contact Person
The next step is to appoint a representative of this community to act as the ACTRIS National Contact Person, whose role is to coordinate the activities of the consortium and act as a communication link between the consortium and the ACTRIS ERIC Head Office. A lot of ACTRIS information from the European to the national level is distributed through National Contact Persons.
Collaboration with Relevant Ministries
Towards formal participation in ACTRIS ERIC, the connections to relevant ministries and funding organizations should be established and a ministry level delegate identified. The representatives of engaging countries may be invited to the ACTRIS ERIC General Assembly as guests before official country membership takes place, to share information and support a seamless entry in ACTRIS ERIC.
Membership contribution
The membership contribution of a country in ACTRIS ERIC is calculated by the Head Office based on the size of the country’s economy and the number and type of proposed National Facilities. These membership contributions support ACTRIS operations including Topical Centres, the Data Centre and the Head Office.
Formal application
The formal process begins with a commitment to ACTRIS ERIC membership at the ministry level. Interested applicants should submit a written application to the ACTRIS ERIC Head Office addressed to the chair of the General Assembly, expressing their interest and outlining potential Research Performing Organizations and National Facilities, such as observational stations, simulation chambers, mobile platforms or laboratories, that could become part of ACTRIS.
Contact eija.juurola@actris.eu
General Assembly Decision
The ACTRIS ERIC General Assembly convenes twice a year, in spring and autumn, and will review and approve new membership applications. Once a country is officially accepted into ACTRIS ERIC, the related rights and obligations start immediately, including participation in decision-making, having to pay the membership fee, and being able to start the labelling process for its National Facilities.
