Limited Offer! Free Access to Virus Strains - Enabled by EVA
A scheme to allow early post graduate research virologists access to virus strains at no charge has been enabled by the European Virus Archive (EVA) network. EVA was established in 2009 with the support of EU funding to improve the preservation, availability and distribution of virus isolates to international researchers. For a limited period, scientists at the start of their career e.g. PhD students and junior post docs are encouraged to apply to the National Collection of Pathogenic Viruses (NCPV) to obtain free strains subsidised by EVA. In exchange for the material applicants are simply required to provide information on their current research activities.
Once this information has been provided, applicants eligibility will be assessed.
Please Note: This offer is only available to researchers working in the EU or EU-associated states.


The NCPV is supported by the European Virus Archive (EVA) FP7 CAPACITIES project GA no. 228292.
Application Form For Subsidised Virus Strains
