Proposal Process
Facility time at the CFN is granted through a peer-reviewed proposal system. Proposals are
reviewed and rated by the Proposal Review Panel (PRP) and facility equipment time allocations
are made by the CFN Allocation Committee. Proposals are to be submitted electronically by e-mail
using the standard forms provided below.
Prospective users are encouraged to contact the appropriate CFN facility leader early in the
proposal development process for assistance in developing your proposal prior to submission.
How to Submit a Proposal:
- Identify the facilities and equipment that you plan to use in your experiment.
- Contact the appropriate facility leader.
- Download and complete the appropriate proposal form:
- NEW Proposal: General User Proposal Form (MS Word).
- To request time against an existing proposal, please use CFN Proposal - Additional Time (MS Word).
- A SAF must be completed and submitted with the General User Proposal for every experiment at the CFN.
Complete the required SAF by downloading the Safety Approval Form
(MS Word). It is required to reduce or eliminate possible risks and hazards associated with your
experiment. Once approved, SAFs are valid for 1 year.
For experiments that present unusual risk, you must contact the CFN ES&H Coordinator
directly as early as practical during the planning of your work. Time is needed to review your proposal and
for configuring appropriate controls. Some experiments require committee review, which may take several
months to complete.
The NSLS Environmental
Safety and Health Guide is prepared specifically for the NSLS environment, but provides valuable
information to all CFN users. Consult the facility leaders if you have additional
specific questions.
- Send proposals by email (preferred), mail, or fax to:
CFN User Administration
Brookhaven National Laboratory
P.O. Box 5000, Bldg. 735
Upton, NY 11973
Email: cfnuser@bnl.gov
Fax: 631-344-3093
Proposal Deadlines:
January-April Cycle: |
September 30 |
May-August Cycle: |
January 31 |
September-December Cycle: |
May 31 |
Last Modified: May 6, 2008 Please forward all questions about this site to:
Stephen Giordano.
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