For Users

The CNM user program provides access to equipment and technical expertise and is open to academia, industry, government agencies, and research institutes worldwide that have questions in nanoscience or nanotechnology that they wish to address. Access is obtained via brief peer-reviewed proposals with no charge for users who intend to publish their results. Access is also available on a cost-recovery basis for proprietary research that is not intended for publication. Prospective users are encouraged to contact CNM staff members to learn more about the science and capabilities at the CNM. Multi-user facility projects that could benefit from the use of the CNM, Advanced Photon Source (APS), and/or Electron Microscopy Center (EMC) also are possible.

General Information

• Becoming a User
• User Access Program Overview (pdf version)
• User Agreements
• Industrial Users
• CNM Brochure
• Scientific Contacts List

Submitting a Proposal

• Call for Proposals
• Proposal Process in Brief
• Proposal Form Description and Guidelines
• Online CNM Proposal System
• Multi-User Facility Proposal Gateway

Before You Arrive at CNM

• Access to CNM
• Preparing for Your Visit
• Required Core Training
• Shipping Materials to and from CNM
• Local Hotels
• Transportation

While You Are Here

• Working at CNM
• Tool Scheduler (Argonne account needed for access)
• Publication Statement
• End-of-Experiment Survey
• Transportation