Beam time on two of the world’s most advanced neutron scattering research facilities—the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) and the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR)—is granted through Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s general user program, which is open to all. In addition, opportunities are available for extended collaboration through programs such as internships and postdoctoral programs.
The instruments at HFIR and SNS are available free of charge with the understanding that researchers publish their results, making them available to the scientific community. The facilities also are available for fee-based proprietary research.