Investigations into Biological Effects of Radiation (IBER) Using the GSI Accelerator Facility
GSI is the European facility selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to perform research in biological effects of space radiation. Cosmic radiation poses a major threat to the health of astronauts exploring outer space. In order to study in more detail the biological effects of cosmic radiation and find out solutions for effective radiation protection measures in space, the ESA and GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung have been cooperating on the research project IBER (Investigations into Biological Effects of Radiation) for almost ten years. The project enables groups of researchers to use the GSI accelerator facilities to study the biological effects of cosmic radiation. The first IBER campaign started in 2008. Now, scientists will have a further opportunity to study this topic at GSI and utilize beam time.
Schedule
The schedule for the IBPER Announcement of Opportunity is as follows:
- Release the AO – 13th January 2025
- Letter of Intent – 13th February 2025
- Virtual Workshop Q&A session: 24th February 2025
- Full proposals due – 23rd March 2025
- Investigator's Workshop at the GSI site in Darmstadt- Fall 2025 (date to be announced)
