Becoming a User

Facilities and research programs Argonne's Center for Nanoscale Materials are accessible for user-initiated nanoscience research to researchers worldwide on the basis of peer-reviewed proposals.

Two to three calls for proposals will be issued each year. Proposals will be solicited in the broad areas outlined by CNM scientific areas. CNM staff welcome discussions with you on the development of your proposal.

To become a user at the CNM, follow the steps below.

Step 1. User Registration

Complete an online registration to access the CNM even if you have previously registered with an Argonne user facility. If you are a new user, you will be issued an ID number that must be used for the proposal submission process; allow up to 2-3 days to acquire this number during times of heavy demand.

Step 2. Submit a User Proposal

View the Call for Proposals.

View the Proposal Process in Brief and submit your proposal via the online proposal system.

Each proposal submitted to CNM is subject to review by the Proposal Evaluation Board to evaluate its scientific merit and its technical feasibility. You will be notified about the result of this review.

Step 3. Plan Your Trip to CNM

After your proposal is allocated, plan your trip and prepare to access CNM.

An authorized official from every user institution must sign a User Agreement before user projects can begin. Every user will sign a User Agreement Acknowledgment form upon arriving at the facility to perform work.

Questions & Comments?

Contact the User Administrator.