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Updates & Announcements

Processing Time for On-Site Users

Please remember that all on-site users must register well in advance of their scheduled beamtime. US citizens are required to complete registration at least 21 days before their experiment. Non-US citizens must register at least 60 days in advance due to updated DOE screening requirements. Please plan ahead to ensure timely processing and avoid delays to your access.

UEC Nominations Due October 31, 2025

The Advanced Light Source Users’ Executive Committee (UEC) invites nominations for its upcoming election for five new UEC members (2026–2028 term). Nominations will be accepted through Friday, October 31, 2025. Take a look at what is involved, and remember that self-nominations are welcome! Read more »

Applications due October 31 for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships

Applications for the next round of ALS Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships are due October 31 for a start date in 2026. Fellows spend a year in residence at the ALS pursuing research projects in teams that include staff and the user community, and are exposed to current scientific challenges that can be tackled using advanced synchrotron radiation tools. Read more »

Call for 2024 and 2025 Publications

All publications resulting from work done in whole or in part at the ALS must be recorded by the User Office for the Department of Energy (DOE). To maintain accurate records and assess the productivity and scientific achievements of our beamlines, please report your ALS publications, especially those published in 2024 and 2025. Read more »

Berkeley Lab Director Witherell Retirement, June 2026

Dr. Michael S. Witherell announced his intention to retire in Spring 2026 from his position as director of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory after nearly a decade of service. Witherell’s leadership has strengthened the Lab’s position as a world-leading institution for breakthrough science and energy solutions for the nation. Read more »

2025 ACS Early Investigator Award for Greg Su

Staff Scientist Greg Su has been selected for an Early Investigator award by the American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering (PMSE). Attendees of the 2025 ACS Fall Meeting will be able to hear Su’s award seminar on Wednesday, August 20. Read more »

Changes to Proposals for January–July 2026

The ALS-U project is evaluating a potential schedule shift, including a shutdown for dark time starting summer 2026. Since an earlier dark time is possible, our goal is to ensure active proposals receive needed beamtime and make beamtime requests accessible when possible. Learn more about the September proposal cycle changes. For any questions, contact alsproposals@lbl.gov.  Read more »

Congratulations to Our 2025 Retirees

Eleven people from the ALS community are retiring, with more than 220 combined years of service. Thank you all for your contributions to the ALS, and congratulations on your retirement!  Read more »

ALS After Dark Pours Science into the Spotlight

At the inaugural ALS After Dark, ALS friends and family got a behind-the-scenes look at the science their loved ones support. Over pizza and drinks, guests learned how researchers use Beamline 8.3.2 to visualize insect structures and plant physiology in 3D. Read more »