General User Information
The APS makes beamtime available to the international scientific community through the General User Program. Proposals are considered through a Web-based system for submission, review, and allocation.
Program Overview
A brief summary of the proposal process.
What's New for 2007-1
Summary of changes taking effect in 2007-1, in particular, changes to proposal lifetime and introduction of "project" status.
Proposal System Login
Access to the online proposal system: create, edit, and view proposals, request additional time on existing proposals.
Publications Database | Acknowlegment and Requirements
Enter and search publications about work at the APS.
First-time proposers: See the General User policy and the instructions before beginning. You must register as a user and receive a badge number before submitting a proposal.
Calendar
Proposal submission deadlines, run start and end dates, dates of review and allocation meetings.
Instructions
Instructions for using the online proposal system, with tips and troubleshooting advice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Answers to some of the most common questions about the proposal process and the online proposal system for General Users.
Review Criteria
Criteria on which proposal scores are based.
Includes definition of limits and requirements for scientific access to the APS as a General User.
Proposal Review Panels (PRPs)
These committees meet once each proposal cycle to review proposals.
Beam Time Allocation Committees (BACs)
These committees meet once each proposal cycle to assign proposals to beamlines.