Thematic Summit on Physical Sciences & Engineering, Social Sciences & Humanities, and Energy
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19 – 20 May 2026
- Kraków, Poland
The Thematic Summit hosted by SOLARIS Centre will focus on three domains: Physical Sciences & Engineering, Energy, Social Sciences & Humanities.
Why participate?
For Ukrainian participants, the Summits offer:
- Direct dialogue with European research infrastructures, including ESFRI Projects and Landmarks
- Practical guidance on access models, ERIC membership, governance standards, and sustainability
- Information on Horizon Europe infrastructure funding opportunities
- Matchmaking sessions to initiate joint projects and partnerships
- Capacity-building opportunities for RI managers and policymakers
- Visibility within the European RI community
Strategic Importance
The outcomes of the Thematic Summit in Kraków will directly feed into the RIFF Roadmap for Recovery and Enhancement of Research Infrastructures in Ukraine. By participating, Ukrainian science community actively contribute to shaping national RI priorities and strengthening Ukraine’s position within the European Research Area.
The Summits are not only networking events, they are practical working platforms designed to build sustainable partnerships and concrete integration pathways.
Date: 19–20 May 2026, lunch-to-lunch
Location: Kraków, Poland
Deadline for applications: 9 March 2026
Focus on ESFRI Scientific Domains
The Summits are structured around ESFRI scientific domains, ensuring targeted and meaningful discussions. This summit will focus on three ESFRI domains, bringing together domain-specific communities while also encouraging cross-domain exchange:
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• Energy (ENE)
• Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH)
• Physical Sciences and Engineering (PSE)
Who Can Apply
The Summit is expected to welcome approximately 100 participants, with a strong representation from the Ukrainian research and RI community.
The Summit is intended for the following audiences from Ukraine:
- Researchers and RI users
- RI managers and operators
- Policy-makers and institutional decision-makers
- Experts active in the ESFRI domains
Funding
Travel and accommodation costs for selected participants affiliated with Ukrainian institutions and residing in Ukraine will be covered by the RIFF project.
In addition to round-trip travel from Ukraine to Kraków, the RIFF project will also cover 2 tickets for local transportation within the city of Kraków.
Registration & Practical Information
Participation in the RIFF Thematic Summits will be based on an open registration and selection process.
- Registration opens (Round 1): 20 February 2026 –
- Registration deadline (Round 1): 9 March 2026 –
- Notification of selected participants from Round 1 & launch of Round 2 registration: from 20 March 2026 –
- Deadline for final registration for selected participants (Round 2): by 2 April 2026 –
Detailed information on registration, logistics, and travel is available in the infosheet.
Contact details of the RIFF Thematic Summits organising team:
- Piotr Piwowarczyk: piotr.piwowarczyk@uj.edu.pl
- Alicja Wieczorkowska: alicja.wieczorkowska@uj.edu.pl
- Krzysztof Zieliński: krzysztof1.zielinski@uj.edu.pl
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