Support the SESAME facility

SUNSTONE is an ambitious initiative reinforcing the SESAME (Synchrotron Light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East) facility.

This project involves eight key European and Middle Eastern research infrastructures and organizations, with the Paul Scherrer Institut as an associate participant. The main goal of SUNSTONE is to ensure the sustained consolidation of SESAME, a pivotal research infrastructure serving eight members —Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Pakistan, Palestine, and Turkey—while extending its focus towards Africa.

The project aims to enhance SESAME's scientific capabilities, service provision, and standing as an international hub of research and excellence.

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Key Objectives

Addressing Global Societal Issues

Leverage SESAME's capabilities to tackle significant global challenges.

Amplifying International Influence

Increase the global influence of European light sources and their collaboration with SESAME.

Broadening and Educating User Community

Widen the user community on light source techniques and strengthening the user support of SESAME.

Developing African Research Capacity

Support the access of African researchers to synchrotron radiation activities.

Elevating User Support Quality

Improve the quality of user support at SESAME facilities.

Enhancing Visibility and Membership

Promote SESAME through targeted outreach and promotional activities.

Ensuring Long-term Sustainability

Secure SESAME’s role in fostering scientific advancement in the region and beyond.

Consortium

The SUNSTONE Consortium consists of 9 partners, of which eight key European and Middle Eastern research infrastructures and organisations, plus the Paul Scherrer Institut as an associate participant.

Application now open for two Postdoc Fellows at SESAME!

  • 31 July 2024

Exciting Opportunity: SESAME Announces Two Postdoctoral Fellowships in Infra-Red Spectromicroscopy and Soft X-Ray Spectroscopy

SUNSTONE Project kicks off with first GA

  • 30 July 2024

The SUNSTONE Project officially commenced with its first General Assembly (GA) on 5th July 2024, bringing together key partners and stakeholders to launch this ambitious initiative.

Advancing Science: SESAME SUNSTONE Training Programme Kicks Off

The SESAME Training Programme is designed to equip researchers from the Middle East, Africa, and beyond with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively utilize synchrotron radiation techniques in their research endeavours.