Marine and Freshwater Research Institute - Eurofleets

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Enriched Nordic · Found: 2026-03-11 08:06

MFRI is leading in marine and freshwater research in Icelandic territories and the arctic, providing advice on sustainable use and protection of the environment ...

Source: https://www.eurofleets.eu/partner/marine-and-freshwater-research-institute/

Funding Details

Funder: European Commission (Horizon 2020) / Eurofleets AISBL
Funding Goal: Provide transnational access to European research vessels, AUVs, ROVs, and marine equipment for ocean and marine research across Europe and beyond.
Funding Amount: Covers vessel use, crew, fuel, standard operating costs, travel expenses for embarked teams, and equipment/sample transportation. No fixed monetary amounts specified — funding is in-kind through ship-time and operational support.
How to Apply: Researchers apply through one of three access pathways: (1) SEA Programme for full ship-time access via periodic calls, (2) Co-PI Programme for early-career researchers via continuous call, (3) RTA Programme for remote access to samples/data via continuous applications. Applications are submitted through the Eurofleets website. Proposals are evaluated by a selection panel.
Target Region: Europe (pan-European), with access open to non-European applicants. Specific vessel operations cover North Atlantic, Arctic, Mediterranean, and other European waters.
Contact: Dr. Anneli Strobel, eurofleetsplus@awi.de, +49 471 4831-1479
Last Checked: 2026-03-12 05:48

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Applicant must be a researcher affiliated with a research institution (program targets scientists, not NGOs)
Non-European applicants are eligible but EU-based researchers are the primary audience
Early-career researchers, industry partners, and female researchers are encouraged to apply

Project Scope

Research must require access to ocean-going or regional research vessels or marine equipment

Required Documents

Cruise reports must be submitted after completion using provided templates

Constraints

Proposals must align with available vessel schedules and operational areas

Summary

Eurofleets+ is a European research infrastructure initiative that provides transnational access (TNA) to a fleet of research vessels, autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and telepresence systems for ocean research. Originally funded under the European Commission's Horizon 2020 programme (grant agreement No 824077), the initiative has since evolved into Eurofleets AISBL, a permanent Pan-European Research Infrastructure launched in 2025. The program offers three distinct access pathways for researchers: the SEA Programme providing full ship-time on ocean and regional vessels through periodic calls; the Co-PI Programme designed for early-career researchers to conduct their own research alongside experienced scientists on scheduled cruises (continuous call); and the RTA Programme enabling remote access to samples or data (continuous applications). Funding covers vessel operations, crew, fuel, travel for embarked teams, and equipment transportation. The specific URL reviewed is a partner profile page for Iceland's Marine and Freshwater Research Institute (MFRI/HAFRA), one of the institutions in the Eurofleets network. MFRI contributes the Research Vessel Arni Fridriksson for North Atlantic and Arctic research. The broader Eurofleets network includes major European research vessels and is coordinated by the Marine Institute in Ireland, with partners across Europe.

Historical Context

Eurofleets+ was funded under EU Horizon 2020 grant agreement No 824077, coordinated by the Marine Institute (Ireland). It builds on earlier Eurofleets projects. In 2025, Eurofleets AISBL was launched as a permanent Pan-European Research Infrastructure, indicating the program has transitioned from a time-limited EU project to an ongoing institutional structure. A Fourth General Assembly is scheduled for March 6, 2026 in Brussels.

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