Introduction to BRICS Research Infrastructure and Major Scientific Projects Working Group

The Research Infrastructure and Major Scientific Projects Working Group has held six meetings so far in Russia (2017, 2022, and 2024), Brazil (2018), China (2019), and South Africa (2023). Russia and Brazil coordinate the activities of this working group.

BRICS GRAIN Platform

This working group has established the “BRICS GRAIN” platform, a digital network of BRICS research infrastructures, providing information on 30 infrastructures in the fields of energy, nanotechnology, biology, fundamental physics, and astronomy.

Objectives and Priorities of the Working Group

Advanced Neutron Sources

Access to neutron sources aims to advance research in materials and energy sciences.

Synchrotrons

Synchrotrons enable cutting-edge research in energy and fundamental sciences.

Underground Laboratories

These laboratories are highly valuable for fundamental physics research and particle detection.

Research Infrastructure Library

This library aims to integrate information and facilitate researchers’ access.

Opportunities for Iran in this Working Group

Iran’s participation in this working group is highly significant: it allows familiarization with BRICS countries’ equipment and infrastructures and provides the opportunity to define new research priorities and utilize these facilities. For example, collaboration in carbon recycling and carbon emission reduction could help address Iran’s environmental challenges.