Proposal Writing Tips
Below please find helpful tips to assist you in writing your proposal.
- Contact the CLSI beamline scientist to discuss your research.
- Research team – have a list of your team member’s email addresses handy. All team members must be registered as a CLS user in order to add them to your proposal. If they have not registered, please direct them to https://user.lightsource.ca and click “Complete New User Registration Now”
- 01B1-1 MidIR
- 02B1-1 FarIR
- 05B1-1 BMIT, BM
- 06B1-1 SXRMB
- 06ID-1 HXMA
- 07B2-1 VESPERS
- 08ID-1 CMCF-ID
- 08B1-1 CMCF-BM
- 10ID-1 SM
- 10ID-2 REIXS
- 11ID-1 SGM
- 11ID-2 PGM
Research time allocated through the General User mechanism is via competitive peer review emphasizing the excellence of science where there is intent to publish scientific results. Click here for details and timeframes for the Call for Proposal.
Process to apply for beamtime:
Technical Feasibility
Discuss your experiment with beamline personnel . The staff can assist you in identifying:
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which beamline(s) are suitable for your purpose(s), determine if the beamline(s) are capable of performing your experiment at this time. The beamlines are at various stages of operation; therefore, please contact CLS prior to submitting a proposal.
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the appropriate number of shifts to request. CLS runs 24/7 and shifts are scheduled consecutively in 8-hour time frames. One shift is equal to 8 hours of beamtime. Beamtime per cycle is based on requests of new and active proposals with the beamtime awarded to the highest scored proposals.
Please Note: Shifts required for set-up and take-down (if necessary) must be included in your request.
Health, Safety and Environment Review
All experiments using the services of the CLS facility will be reviewed and approved for Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) concerns. All approved experiments will be issued an Experimental Permit based on the proposal submission. Therefore you are required to provide as much detail as possible on the type of samples/materials to be used and/or any hazards associated with it. Additional materials/samples may be added up to four weeks prior to your scheduled experiment through a Permit Amendment, however, these require Approval prior to being used.
Proposals with unresolved HSE concerns shall not be eligible for allocation of beamtime. Sufficient information is required to illustrate and describe how the materials and equipment listed will be used, what procedures will be done, who will do it, the containment of the samples/material and list the quantity and type of hazardous waste which will be generated from carrying out the HSE procedure and/or any special requirements that may be related to the sample materials being investigated (i.e. radioactive or toxic materials, human tissues, etc.)
Failure to fully disclose the required information will delay processing and may result in denied access.
The HSE review will include:
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Biological Material - Researchers working with biological materials must identify the biological samples they wish to work with at the CLS, identify the risks of these materials and provide the CLS with a written plan for control of these risks in their proposal. Experiments using biological materials require review and approval by the CLS Biological Safety Coordinator or designate. View Guide
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Material hazards - a master listing of all Materials /Samples being used during this experiment or during preparation
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Equipment hazards - a listing of beamline equipment to be utilized as well as any temporary equipment which may be provided by the spokesperson. Temporary equipment brought to the CLS as part of the experiment will be returned at the end of the run unless arrangements have been confirmed prior to the scheduled run. (i.e. cryogenics, high voltage, RF, etc.)
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Ancillary facilities - CLS has a number of user support facilities. Indicate any space and/or services required for the experiment. Provide a detailed description of the planned activities for the lab space. Include sufficient details concerning any hazards and planned controls.
Last modified: 2012-01-19 17:01:32