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New Option for Preferred Name in ALSHub

Users and staff may now list their preferred name in addition to their legal name when registering in ALSHub. The preferred name will display on the ALSHub Dashboard, proposal, scheduler, ESAF, and in User Office Communications. Read more »

Call for 2022 and 2023 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). Please help ensure our records are complete by reporting your ALS publications, especially those published in 2022 and 2023. Read more »

March 1 Deadline for General User Proposals

The User Office is accepting new General User Proposals (GUPs) from scientists who wish to conduct research at the ALS in the 2023-2 (August–December) cycle. The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2023. Applicants are reminded that they may request joint access to the Molecular Foundry, a nanoscience user facility at Berkeley Lab, to support their ALS activities. Read more »

Call for 2021 and 2022 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). Please help ensure our records are complete by reporting your ALS publications, especially those published in 2021 and 2022. Read more »

September 7 Deadline for General User Proposals

The User Office is accepting new General User Proposals (GUPs) from scientists who wish to conduct research at the ALS in the 2023-1 (January–July) cycle. The deadline for submissions is September 7, 2022. Applicants are reminded that they may request joint access to the Molecular Foundry, a nanoscience user facility at Berkeley Lab, to support their ALS activities. Read more »

Remember to Update Your ALSHub Profile

All users are encouraged to check and update their ALSHub profiles by logging in to ALSHub, clicking “Profile” and then “Update Contact Information.” Users can contact alsuser@lbl.gov for more information or assistance. Read more »

March 2 Deadline for General User Proposals

The User Office is accepting new General User Proposals (GUPs) from scientists who wish to conduct research at the ALS in the 2022-2 (August–December) cycle. The deadline for submissions is March 2, 2022. Applicants are reminded that they may request joint access to the Molecular Foundry, a nanoscience user facility at Berkeley Lab, to support their ALS activities. Read more »

On-Site Access Procedures for Foreign Nationals

Foreign nationals who are planning to conduct experiments at the ALS should plan their visits at least two months in advance. The ALS website has the latest information on lead times and documentation required to process site access. Read more »

2021 Renner Award winner Andrea “Andi” Jones

At this year’s ALS User Meeting, Andrea “Andi” Jones, proposal coordinator in the User Services Office, was honored with the 2021 Tim Renner User Services Award. The ALS Users’ Executive Committee selected Jones for “her dedication and commitment in supporting the User Office that have allowed efficient proposal reviews and beamtime allocations during the pandemic.” Read more »