Call Luminiscence LM2026-I
Call LM2026-I
The LM2026-I competitive access call is now open for the Luminescence Laboratory.
- From: June 1, 2026
- To: June 30, 2026
The purpose of this call is to provide access to the facilities of the CENIEH Luminescence Laboratory for the development of scientific research projects involving Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) dating, including the complete process of quartz extraction, measurements, and age estimation.
The competitive access programme will cover:
- Sample extraction and preparation for OSL dating.
- Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) measurements.
- Age estimation using luminescence dating protocols.
- Scientific and technical support associated with the analytical process.
This call includes the acceptance of a maximum of 30 samples.
The maximum number of samples per application is 5.
A single research project or applicant may not submit more than one application.
The results of the analyses will be delivered within a maximum period of 12 months from the receipt of the samples at the laboratory.
Sampling will be carried out by the specialised staff of the CENIEH Luminescence Laboratory. The associated costs will be borne by the applicant's project or the corresponding fees will be applied. In exceptional cases, samples may be collected directly by the applicants, provided that specific sampling conditions are met and prior approval is granted by the laboratory staff.
Samples must arrive at CENIEH within a maximum period of 6 months from the publication of the call results. Otherwise, access will be rejected and a new application must be submitted in future calls.
Accepted applications under this competitive access call will be charged according to Rate A, as established in the current General User Fees, plus the applicable VAT and an additional 10% management fee.
Invoices will be issued upon completion of the work. Where advance payment is required, advance invoices may be provided upon request.
- To submit your proposal, please register with the User Office before creating an application, or use your username and password if you are already registered. Complete the Competitive Access section and select the code LM2026-I.
Information
| Submission period | Experiment period | Call for Proposal: Competitive code | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| From 01/06/2026 to 30/06/2026 |
until 12 moths after samples reception
|
Call LM2026-I |
Request for Call LM2026-I
To submit your proposal, you must:
- Register or log in to the CENIEH User Office portal using your username and password.
- Select the Competitive Access tab and choose the code LM2026-I.
- Upload a scientific proposal (using the provided template) and the CVA of the Principal Investigator and/or applicant.
In the Project/Experiment section, applicants must provide the following information:
A brief report justifying the relevance of the objectives (approximately one page).
- Location of the samples, archaeological site if applicable, etc.
- Period of interest, if known (Holocene, Pleistocene, etc.) and sedimentary environment (karst, fluvial, etc.).
- Number of samples to be dated.
- Any other information considered relevant for the evaluation of the proposal.
Providing all the information required for proper technical planning and scientific evaluation of the proposal is essential.
Required Documentation
Applications must include:
- A brief scientific proposal describing the relevance, originality and innovative nature of the proposed work (proposal template).
- The CVA of the Principal Investigator for assessment of their scientific track record.
- Optionally, the CVA of other members of the research team.
All required documentation must be submitted in full for the proposal to be evaluated. Applications received after the deadline or lacking the required documentation will not be considered.
Commitments
Publications arising from work carried out under this competitive access call must appropriately acknowledge both the staff and the institution, stating that the analyses were conducted at CENIEH and explicitly mentioning the Luminescence Laboratory and the competitive access call LM2026-I.
Once published, copies of the publications must be sent to:
gestiondocumental@ex.cenieh.es
Contact
For enquiries regarding the scientific or technical feasibility of the project, please contact:
or
indicating the reference LM2026-I.
For information or assistance regarding the User Office portal, please contact:
+34 947 04 08 00 ext. 4114 or 4106
indicating the reference LM2026-I.
Submission Deadline
Proposals may be submitted between June 1 and June 30, 2026, until 11:59 p.m. (Spanish mainland time).
Any electronic application received after the date and time indicated above will not be evaluated in this call.