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Modes of AccessContributing Users (CUs)Contributing Users (CUs) are individuals or groups who carry out research at NSLS Facility Beamlines and also enhance beamline capabilities and/or contribute to their operation. CUs typically develop instrumentation in some manner, either bringing external financial and/or intellectual capital into the evolution of the beamlines, or by making an external contribution to the operation of the beamlines. For example, a CU might expect to accomplish one or more of the following:
To encourage involvement and in exchange for making these contributions available to GUs and the facility, CUs may be recognized for their investments by receiving a specified percentage of beam time on one or more Facility Beamlines for a period of up to three years, with the possibility of renewal. Becoming a Contributing UserTo become a CU on an NSLS Facility Beamline, an individual or group should first contact the Beamline Spokesperson to determine the feasibility of the proposed project. Beamline Staff are listed under each beamline in the Beamline Guide. If the project is feasible, then a CU Proposal should be submitted to the NSLS User Administrator for review by the NSLS Chair. The CU proposal will be evaluated on the basis of its importance to the NSLS mission and availability of beam time on the requested beamline. Decisions by the NSLS on whether or not to establish an Agreement with a CU and the terms of the Agreement are subject to approval by the NSLS Science Advisory Committee (SAC). CU Proposals may be submitted at any time. The proposal should be submitted in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat (portable document format) and should not exceed ten (10) pages in length. The information that should be included in the proposal is described below: Required Content of a Contributing User ProposalA Contributing User Proposal should include the following information: 1. Contributing Users
2. Proposed Program and Scientific Case Provide a complete description of the proposed program, to include the following:
3. Impact of Proposed Contribution In this section clearly describe how the NSLS and the NSLS General User community will benefit. Include the following:
4. Operation of End Station or Beamline Instrumentation If endstation or beamline instrumentation will be part of the CU contribution, provide a plan describing:
5. Proposal Term
6. Funding Provide the following:
Proposal SubmissionProposals to become a contributing user should be submitted electronically to the NSLS User Administrator. Proposal AcceptanceProposals are reviewed electronically. The PI will be notified by the NSLS after a determination to accept or reject the proposal is made. Other Requirements
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