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Learn how to apply for access to cryo-electron microscopy instrumentation through the cryoNET network

The cryoNET network connects world-class cryo-EM facilities across Denmark and Sweden. Access to instrumentation is managed by each facility individually, with support for both academic and industry researchers.

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Choose a Facility

    Review our member facilities to find the one that best suits your research needs. Consider location, available equipment, and specialized services.

  2. 2

    Prepare Your Proposal

    Prepare a brief description of your project, sample details, and the type of analysis you require. Include information about sample preparation status.

  3. 3

    Submit Application

    Apply directly through each facility's application system. Danish researchers apply to AU or KU; Swedish researchers apply through SciLifeLab.

  4. 4

    Review & Scheduling

    Applications are reviewed based on scientific merit and feasibility. Once approved, facility staff will schedule your instrument time.

Who Can Apply?

Academic Researchers

Researchers at universities and research institutions in Denmark, Sweden, and other Nordic countries.

Industry Partners

Companies conducting structural biology research. Contact facilities directly for industry access and pricing.

International Collaborators

Researchers from outside the Nordic region through collaboration with local research groups.

Apply to a Facility

Select a facility below to visit their website and begin the application process.

Aarhus University

Aarhus, Denmark

EMBION - Danish National Cryo-EM Facility

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Stockholm University

Stockholm, Sweden

SciLifeLab Cryo-EM Facility

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Umeå University

Umeå, Sweden

Umeå Centre for Electron Microscopy (UCEM)

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University of Copenhagen

Copenhagen, Denmark

Core Facility for Integrated Microscopy (CFIM)

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Funding Your Access

Grants are available to help cover the cost of accessing Nordic structural biology infrastructure, including travel, sample preparation, and instrument time.

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What to Expect

Sample Requirements

Facilities require purified, monodisperse samples. Consult with facility staff about sample preparation and optimization.

Typical Timeline

From application to data collection typically takes 2-8 weeks depending on facility availability and sample readiness.

Support Provided

Facility staff provide guidance on sample preparation, data collection strategies, and initial data processing.

Questions?

For general inquiries about the cryoNET network or help choosing the right facility for your project, contact us.

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