Getting Started at the CNMS

The CNMS User Program accommodates both short- and long-term collaborative research projects. Access is obtained through a brief peer-reviewed proposal FREE of CHARGE for users who intend to publish their results in open literature.

The CNMS New User Guide helps potential new users navigate the proposal process.

Types of proposals

The CNMS seeks high-impact scientific proposals for user-initiated nanoscience research that will effectively leverage CNMS facilities and staff expertise.

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Summer interns stand beside research posters and discuss their projects with attendees during the Summer Student Poster Session in Building 5700 at ORNL.

Preparing a Proposal

The CNMS website provides detailed descriptions of the center’s research capabilities. Prospective users are strongly encouraged to contact CNMS research area staff members to discuss their proposal ideas and specific capabilities of interest to them.

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Review Criteria

After an internal feasibility and safety review, a proposal will be evaluated based on criteria such as scientific merit, technical feasibility, the experimental group’s capability, required resource availability.

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User Policies

Users should familiarize themselves with the courses of action required relative to project information dissemination, data management, and center access.

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User Charter

The rights and responsibilities of CNMS users are outlined in this section.

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