Research Facilities

DanScatt supports travel to a wide range of synchrotron, XFEL, and neutron facilities in Europe, North America, and Asia.

As a member of the DanScatt community, you will be able to receive funding for travel to conduct experiments at a wide range of research facilities. Moreover, to secure access to key infrastructures, DanScatt supports Danish memberships in ESS, EuXFEL, ESRF, and ILL, as well as strategic collaborations with PSI and MAX IV.

For an overview or inspiration, we encourage you to explore the facilities listed on this page. 

European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF)

The ESRF in Grenoble, France, is a world-leading center for synchrotron research and X-ray science, offering unparalleled opportunities to explore the structure and properties of matter at the atomic scale.

As part of ESRF’s international collaboration network, DanScatt connects Danish researchers to this cutting-edge facility, enabling experiments that drive breakthroughs in physics, chemistry, materials science, and life sciences.

Visit ESRF for more information. 

European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) seen from above
European Synchrotron Radiation Facility in Grenoble.

European XFEL, Germany (EuXFEL)

DanScatt supports Danish membership in the European XFEL in Hamburg - one of the world’s most advanced XFEL facilities. Producing ultra‑short X‑ray flashes with extreme brilliance, EuXFEL enables researchers to study atomic and molecular structures in real time. Through workshops and funding, DanScatt helps Danish scientists benefit from this cutting‑edge infrastructure.

Want to find out more, check out xfel.eu.

European XFEL
European XFEL in Germany.

Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland (PSI)

Through DanScatt, Danish scientists gain direct access to PSI’s unique infrastructure and expertise.

As Switzerland’s largest research center, PSI is home to some of the most advanced facilities in the world—like the Swiss Light Source (SLS), SwissFEL free-electron laser, and cutting-edge neutron and muon instruments. These tools allow researchers to explore matter at the atomic level, unlocking breakthroughs in energy, health, and technology.

Find out more by visiting PSI. 

PSI seen from above
Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland

Institut Laue-Langevin, France (ILL)

DanScatt collaborates closely with the Institut Laue‑Langevin (ILL) in Grenoble, home to one of the world’s most powerful neutron sources. Often described as a ‘giant microscope,’ ILL enables researchers to study materials at the atomic scale with exceptional precision. Through Denmark’s membership, DanScatt facilitates access for Danish scientists, supporting applications for beam time and promoting advanced neutron research.

For more information, please visit ILL.  

ILL - Institut Laue-Langevin in Grenoble
ILL - Institut Laue-Langevin in Grenoble, France.