Transnational access study report

Research Infrastructures (RIs) are essential to the European Research Area (ERA), providing the advanced facilities and resources needed for high-impact research and innovation. They support scientific excellence, international collaboration, and the long-term sustainability of research across various disciplines. This report provides an in-depth analysis of the implementation, operation, and impact of Transnational Access (TNA) under Horizon2020 (H2020) and Horizon Europe (HE), exploring access trends, user participation, infrastructure dynamics, and financial mechanisms. It examines TNA’s role in shaping the European research landscape, identifies challenges, and offers recommendations to optimise TNA’s effectiveness in future EU funding programmes.