Proposal Deadlines

Linac Coherent Light Source

Please see the program application pages at the Cryo-EM site for more details regarding proposal and microscope time submission.

Click for SSRL's operating schedule and beam time assignments. We encourage users to set reminders for these annual deadlines in their calendars. Deadline reminders are also included in the SSRL Newsletter.

STEP 1: Submit New Proposals or Extension Requests Click for SSRL Proposal & Scheduling Guidelines	Due Dates
NEW DEADLINES! Submit new X-ray/VUV proposals or extension requests by MAY 1, AUGUST 1, NOVEMBER 1
X-ray / VUV Proposals
Beam time eligibility beginning in October/November	May 1
Beam time eligibility beginning in January/February	August 1
Beam time eligibility beginning in April/May	November 1
Macromolecular Crystallography Proposals
Beam time eligibility beginning November	July 1
Beam time eligibility beginning March	December 1
Beam time eligibility beginning June	April 1
Other Proposal Types
Letter of Intent	Any Tiime
Rapid Access (X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy, Imaging, Scattering/Diffraction)	Any Time
Rapid Access (BLs 7-1, 11-1, 12-2, 14-1 Crystallography)	Any Time
Rapid Access(BL4-2 Bio SAXS) Learn more	Any Time
STEP 2: Submit Beam Time Requests Click for More Information on Requesting SSRL Beam Time	Due Dates
Request X-ray / VUV Beam Lines
October/November - January/February scheduling	August 1
January/February - April/May scheduling	November 1
May - July scheduling	March 1
Request Macromolecular Crystallography Beam Lines
November - February scheduling	September 10
March - May scheduling	January 20
June - July scheduling	April 18