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9th Call for Users
The Extreme Light Infrastructure (ELI) is pleased to announce the opening of the 9th ELI User Call on 15 September 2026. Researchers worldwide are invited to submit proposals for experiments accessing ELI’s state-of-the-art instruments and research capabilities.
The Extreme Light Infrastructure is an international user facility dedicated to multi-disciplinary science and research applications of ultra-intense and ultra-short laser pulses. ELI provides access to world-class high-power, high-repetition-rate laser systems and a wide range of complementary instruments for cutting- edge research in physical, chemical, materials, and medical sciences, as well as breakthrough technological innovations.
User Portal is a platform for researchers and scientists to get detailed information about ELI's lasers, instruments and facilities available through User calls. The platform also provides instructions about the application process, beamtime allocation, types of access, and the necessary steps to follow.