EISCAT

20/10/2026

EISCAT invites applications for observing time on the EISCAT facilities in 2027, by individual scientists, research groups, and consortia throughout the world on equal, competitive basis. This means that anyone can apply, independent of whether or not the applicant is from an EISCAT member country.

Please refer for more information and instructions how to apply and the application form download:
https://eiscat.se/technology/eiscat-schedule/eiscat-peer-review-programme/

The deadline for applications is 1 November 2026 at 24:00 UTC.

15/10/2026

EISCAT is a part of the INPROCAP project

Meet INPROCAP at the Big Science Business Forum (BSBF) 𝟮𝟳-𝟯𝟬 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 2026 in Maastricht.

BSBF brings together leading research infrastructures, industry representatives, and technology providers from across Europe, creating a unique platform for collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange.

Through its involvement in INPROCAP, EISCAT is contributing to efforts aimed at strengthening capacity, fostering technological development, and enhancing cooperation in innovation procurements in the European Big Science sector, fostering collaboration between research infrastructures and industry.

We look forward to showcasing the INPROCAP project and engaging with the wider Big Science community.

At BSBF2026 in Maastricht, the INPROCAP project will present its key results and practical resources developed to support professionals working with innovation procurement in the Big Science ecosystem. The INPROCAP Satellite Event, “Building Skills and Tools for Innovation Procurement in Big Scien...

13/10/2026

EISCAT söker en IT-säkerhetsspecialist

Läs mer och ansök här:

EISCAT söker en IT-säkerhetsspecialist för en central roll och ett brett ansvar för att utveckla, implementera och förvalta EISCAT:s cybersäkerhetsförmåga.

25/09/2026

Välkommen till Verksamhetskoll, EISCAT! 🎉

EISCAT driver några av världens mest avancerade radaranläggningar för forskning ovanför polcirkeln i Sverige, Norge och Finland. Med data från EISCAT studeras bland annat norrsken, rymdväder och objekt i den nära jord-nära rymdmiljön. Samtidigt pågår utvecklingen av nästa generations forskningsinfrastruktur, EISCAT_3D.

Nu samlar de budget och uppföljning i Verksamhetskoll. Vi ser fram emot samarbetet!

Foto: Johan Svensson / EISCAT

10/09/2026

The recent EISCAT Symposium brought together the celebration of EISCAT’s 50th anniversary, the awarding of the final Beynon medal to Dr. Craig Heinselman, and a scientifically rich and engaging programme.

The success of the event was a collective effort, shaped by both the organisers and all participants. The programme featured compelling talks, while the breaks were filled with lively discussions. Everyone involved played a vital role.

A big thank you all of you that made it possible!

We hope to see you for the next EISCAT Symposium.

Photo: Celine Lundqvist, Swedish Institute of Space Physics

07/09/2026

Don't miss this opportunity to meet the scientist who use EISCAT and learn more about space debris. Visit Tekniska museet I Stockholm 19-20 September.

29/08/2026

Swedish public radio noticed the EISCAT Symposium and 50 years of EISCAT. Johan Kero got to talk a little about that 📡

Under veckan har EISCAT firat 50 år och samlat forskare från världen över på Rymdcampus i Kiruna.

Radaranläggningarna har möjliggjort och möjliggör unik forskning för IRF:s forskare som handlar om exempelvis meteorer och rymdskrot.

Framöver kommer det nya systemet, EISCAT_3D, att ge än bättre möjligheter till denna forskning.

I morse medverkade IRF-forskaren Johan Kero i P4 Norrbotten Sveriges Radio:s direktsändning för att berätta om ovan nämnda samt vad kommande solstormar innebär för systemet och möjligheterna att se norrsken.

Lyssna från cirka 224:47 min i sändningen:
🔗 https://www.sverigesradio.se/avsnitt/2848142

28/08/2026

Thank you for attending the 22nd EISCAT Symposium and the 49th AM, and celebrating EISCAT 50 years with us.

We are delighted that so many of you were able to join and trust that you found the event valuable.

26/08/2026

Today at the EISCAT Symposium.

At a ceremony at 10:30, Dr. Craig Heinselman will receive the Beynon Medal, for outstanding services to the EISCAT Scientific Association and his invaluable contributions to the establishment of the EISCAT_3D radar.

Congratulations!

This is the last Beynon Medal award, as the EISCAT Scientific Association is no more.

22/08/2026

🎆 30 years of EISCAT Svalbard Radar 🎆

On 22 August 1996, the EISCAT Svalbard Radar was inaugurated. The radar represented a valuable addition to the EISCAT system, significantly expanding its capabilities, and it remains an integral part of EISCAT to this day.