Open Call for Early Career Researchers – EPOS-GNSS TCS Participation in EPOS Days 2026
EPOS Days 2026
The GNSS Data & Products Thematic Core Service (EPOS-GNSS TCS) will support the participation of two Early Career Researchers (ECRs) in the ECR session at EPOS Days 2026 (16–20 March 2026, Cagliari, Italy). The selected ECRs will give a short flash presentation and present a poster in the dedicated ECR session, with travel support provided according to the EPOS ECR travel rules:
- Website: https://events.epos-eu.org/event/30/
- Travel support rules: https://events.epos-eu.org/event/30/attachments/85/352/EPOS_DAYS2026_travel_support%20rules_v2.pdf
Eligibility (summary)
We invite applications from ECRs who:
• are PhD students or obtained their PhD within the last 7 years (EU rules apply);
• actively use EPOS-GNSS TCS data and/or products in their research;
• are able to attend EPOS Days 2026 and present their work in the ECR session (flash talk + poster).
Application content (single PDF file)
1. Title and short abstract (2-3 paragraphs) of the work to be presented, clearly describing how EPOS-GNSS data/products are used.
2. Short motivation statement briefly answering (a few lines each) to the following:
• Which EPOS-GNSS services, datasets or products have you used?
• How are these data/products integrated into your research workflow?
• One concrete suggestion to improve EPOS-GNSS services based on your experience.
3. Recommendation letter (max. 1 page) from your supervisor or group leader confirming your ECR status and your active use of EPOS-GNSS data/products.
Deadline and submission
Please send your complete application (single PDF) by 5 December 2025 to:
Selected candidates will be informed shortly after the deadline so that their names can be communicated to EPOS ERIC in due time.
Author: Rui Fernandes (EPOS-GNSS Coordinator)
