Access

Funded by the European Union - NextGenerationEU
Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca
Italia Domani - Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza
Ca' Foscari University of Venice

CeTrA provides open and structured access to its scientific infrastructure for academic researchers, companies, and public institutions. Four main types of access are currently available, supporting a wide range of experimental, collaborative, and data-driven activities. All access modalities are regulated under CeTrA's internal governance framework and aligned with national and European research infrastructure guidelines.

1. Physical access

Researchers and professionals can request on-site access to CeTrA laboratories, instrumentation, clean rooms, and field observatories.

  • Who can apply: internal and external users (including academic researchers, companies, public agencies).
  • How to apply: contact the responsible person listed in the catalogue of services to initiate a feasibility discussion and experimental planning.
  • Authorization process: individual project-based evaluation, followed by access approval and safety onboarding.
  • Booking system: once authorized, access is managed via the Laboratory Management System (LMS).

Note: access to clean rooms, selected instrumentation and field campaigns requires training and compliance with safety protocols.

2. Remote access

For selected instrumentation, remote operation and monitoring are available via secure VPN and remote desktop environments.

  • Available resources: limited to specific instruments configured for remote control (see service descriptions).
  • Access requirements: remote access can be granted following approval of physical access and technical assessment.
  • Technical support: IT assistance is available during setup and operation.
3. Virtual access to datasets

Users can access environmental and analytical datasets generated at CeTrA through the institutional data repository, based on the Dataverse platform.

  • Access level:
    • Metadata: open access
    • Datasets: open or restricted access, depending on license and data sensitivity.
  • Citation policy: each dataset is associated with a DOI and must be cited appropriately.
  • Repository link: datarepository.unive.it/dataverse/cetra-environment

CeTrA adopts FAIR data principles and encourages the reuse of open datasets across research, policy, and innovation activities.
CeTrA follows the institutional Data Management Plan (DMP) model and the research data guidelines established by Ca’ Foscari University. For details, please refer to the Ca’ Foscari Research Data Management.

4. Scientific know-how and collaboration

CeTrA offers analytical consulting, method development, and joint research opportunities, supporting both fundamental science and applied innovation.

  • For companies: access to advanced instrumentation and support for product development, quality control, and sustainability assessments
  • For public bodies: analytical support for environmental monitoring, pollution studies, and policy development
  • For researchers: integration in collaborative projects, method sharing, and intercalibration initiatives

To initiate a collaboration or request technical support, please write to cetra@unive.it or contact the service referents listed in the catalogue.

User registration and authorization

All users (internal or external) must be registered through the University's institutional account system to access CeTrA’s digital services.

  • New users: unive account request procedure
  • LMS and repository access: granted upon authorization by the CeTrA system administrator
  • User guides and protocols: available in the LMS portal and downloadable from this site

Access policy and safety

CeTrA adheres to a rigorous access policy to ensure safe, fair, and transparent use of its infrastructure. All access is subject to:

  • Institutional safety protocols (chemical, biological, electrical)
  • GDPR-compliant data handling policies
  • standard operating procedures for laboratory use

Detailed safety documents and user protocols are available in the LMS or upon request.