ACME - EVN Online Training: Science and Proposal Preparation

Wednesday 22 Apr 2026, 10:00 → 12:30 Europe/Paris

Introduction to the EVN

Want to learn why the European VLBI Network is the most sensitive Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) array in the world observing at centimeter wavelengths? This segment will showcase how the EVN enables astronomers to observe sources at milliarcsecond resolution.

• Discover the EVN's capabilities and how these observations can elevate your science
• Explore diverse science cases currently utilizing the EVN
• Learn about observatory capabilities and observational modes
• See how JIVE supports you through every step of your research

Proposal Preparation

Interested in applying for EVN observations but have questions about the process? In this section, EVN Support Scientists will provide a comprehensive overview of proposal preparation and address your specific questions.

• Navigate the EVN Observation Planner
• Develop a complete proposal from science case to submission
• Master the Northstar online proposal tool (the EVN's proposal submission system)

 

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or of the European Research Executive Agency (REA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. The ACME project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No 101131928.