All about using the EVN

Proposal deadlines at 16:00 UTC on

The EVN follows an Open-Sky policy and encourages astronomers to apply for observing time, specially those with limited or no VLBI experience. If you have questions, please contact the EVN User Support.

First Steps

Science with the EVN

Read the exciting science being done with the EVN and some recent publications.

Technical capabilities of the EVN

Observing frequencies, antennas, sensitivity, observing modes, and limitations.

Latest updates in the EVN

Stay up to date with the latest changes and developments concerning EVN observations and data reduction.

EVN Data Archive

The place to retrieve data from EVN observations and related files.

Source Finder

Check if your source, or a position in the sky, has already been observed by the EVN.

Submitting a proposal

Latest Call for Proposals

Read the most up-to-date information for the current call for proposals (PDF).

EVN Proposal Preparation

On the different types of observing proposals and how to prepare and submit one.

Proposal Submission Tool

Link to submit a regular EVN proposal, through the Northstar online proposal tool.

Proposal Evaluation

Description on how a proposal is evaluated and the expected response times.

EVN observations

Observing sessions

Information on the EVN regular sessions, e-EVN runs, and EVN-lite dates.

EVN Observation Planner

Online tool to determine when the EVN can observe your sources and the expected outcome of the observations.

Prepare your observing schedule

Steps to make an observing schedule file for your observations.

Find calibrator sources

Learn how to find the most suitable calibrator sources for your observations.

Correlation of EVN data

Get to know how the data from each EVN observation gets correlated.

Data Analysis

Handling EVN data at JIVE

Data distribution, proprietary periods, and quality checks performed at JIVE.

EVN Data Reduction Guide

Follow the data reduction guide to analyze EVN data with the most up-to-date tools.

EVN Tutorials

Collection of tutorials on EVN data reduction.

Publication acknowledgments

Acknowledging EVN in your papers, and JIVE's assistance for press releases.

Contact Us

Travel support

Plan a visit to learn how to analyze your EVN data with us and check possible funding opportunities.

Training schools and info

Find the training events and schools where you can become an expert in EVN data reduction.

Contact the EVN support

Many ways to get in touch with us!