![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
|||||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Becoming an ALS UserQualified researchers work at the ALS as general users, members of an Approved Program, or members of participating research teams (PRTs). General UsersGeneral users are granted beam time through a peer review proposal process. They may propose experimental programs or single experiments to be performed on existing beamlines. They may provide their own endstations, use endstations provided by the ALS facility, or negotiate access to a PRT-owned endstation. They may establish collaborations with PRT members. Approved ProgramAn Approved Program (AP) enables an investigator or a group of investigators to receive an assured percentage of beam time for a period of a few years to carry out an extended program of research. It is generally expected that the investigator(s) will bring in some resources that enhance the capability of the facility. AP status is obtained through the peer review process. More details can be found on the ALS User Policy Web page.Participating Research TeamsPRTs (groups of researchers from one or more institutions) construct and operate beamlines and have primary responsibility for experiment endstation equipment. They are entitled to a percentage of the beamline's operating time based on the resources the PRT contributed to the beamline. To establish a PRT, team members submit a proposal in the form of a white paper outlining the scientific motivations for their request. The proposal is presented to the ALS Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) which reviews the submission and advises the ALS director on the formation of a new PRT. For more information on forming a PRT, contact ALS User Services Group Leader (see below). For information on joining a PRT, contact the appropriate PRT spokesperson (listed on the individual ALS Beamline Tables). Costs to UsersAll users are responsible
for the day-to-day costs of research (supplies, phone calls, technical
support, etc.). The ALS does not charge for beam time if the user's
research is nonproprietary (results are published in open literature). Additional Information
For information about proprietary research, contact:
![]() |
![]() |
||
![]() |