Proposals are accepted until 11:59 pm, Pacific time zone.
Determine which beamline will be needed for your project:
Review beamline techniques and parameters in the ALS Beamline Directory (click on the beamline number for more details and points of contact).
Contact the appropriate beamline scientist to confirm whether the desired beamline will meet your research needs.
Determine which proposal submission type is appropriate for your project.
General User Proposal (GUP)
Rapid Access Proposal (RAPIDD)
Approved Program (AP) Proposal
Create an account on the ALSHub user portal:
Please complete your registration by logging in and completing the profile form before closing the browser.
You do not have to submit a proposal the same day you create an account.
Submit a proposal:
When logged in to ALSHub, click “Submit and view proposals” in the proposal section.
Click on the appropriate button to create/submit a GUP, RAPIDD, or AP proposal.
Follow the instructions to complete your submission.