Call for User Proposals: High-Impact Nanoscience Research

Next Deadline: March 5, 2009

The Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at Argonne National Laboratory solicits proposals for user-initiated nanoscience research three times per year (nominally in March, July, and November). The CNM nanoscience research program provides users with access to a broad range of capabilities for design, synthesis, characterization, and theory & modeling in order to significantly advance the understanding of nanoscale phenomena and develop functional nanoscale systems. Access is provided at no cost to users for research that is nonproprietary and intended for publication in the open literature.

Scientifically high-impact proposals are sought in all CNM scientific areas. Prospective users are encouraged to submit proposals that utilize and exploit synergies of research capabilities in two or more areas. The CNM scientific areas are:

• Electronic & Magnetic Materials & Devices
• Nanobio Interfaces
• Nanofabrication & Devices
• Nanophotonics
• Theory & Modeling
• X-Ray Microscopy

The CNM web site provides detailed descriptions of the scientific areas and specific capabilities that are offered to users. This list is also provided on the For Users page. Prospective users are strongly encouraged to contact CNM staff in the relevant scientific areas to discuss proposal ideas and learn more about specific capabilities of interest to them.

The deadline for submission of user research proposals is
11:59 p.m. on March 5, 2010.

Please review the steps for becoming a user and guidelines for submission of a CNM User Research Proposal. (If you are a new user you will need to register to receive an ID number that must be used for the on-line proposal submission process; allow up to 2-3 days to acquire this number during times of heavy demand.) Submit your proposal via the online proposal system.

Approved projects will be granted access to CNM facilities for one year. National U.S. Department of Energy user facilities do not provide direct research or travel funding to users. 

Contact the CNM User Office if you desire more information.