Proposal Process

Submission

Two calls per year (deadlines posted online)

Review

Review by external program review committee
Approximately two weeks after deadline

Scheduling

2 weeks post review–beam time scheduled by Instrument Scientist consultation with user
3 weeks post review–schedule letters sent to Principal Investigators

Registration

Users register online
at least 4 weeks prior to experiment for U.S. citizens
at least 2 months prior to experiment for foreign nationals
4-6 weeks prior to experiment User Office contacts registered users
to schedule training, local transportation, and accommodations

Arrival

If you are a U.S. citizen–check in at the Visitor Center
If you are a foreign national–report to the LANL badge office
for a badge
Check in, badging, and complete all user office training
Meet your local contact
Have a productive and enjoyable experiment!

Before Departure

On the last day–return badges to the Visitor Center or guard gate
Complete the online survey if possible

Follow-up

On the last day–return badges to the Visitor Center or guard gate
Complete the online survey