The User Program
CALL FOR USER PROPOSALS: deadline for submission—October 13, 2008
The Molecular Foundry User Program offers domestic and international researchers (Users) from academia, industry, and government laboratories direct access to the Foundry, to other LBNL User facilities and to more than 20 affiliated nanoscience research labs at LBNL and the University of California, Berkeley. Investigators with funded projects may apply for time at the Foundry to make use of state-of-the-art instrumentation, advanced techniques and scientific expertise unavailable at their home institutions. Projects range from the simple provision of materials or training to long term collaborations.
Access to the Foundry is gained through a peer-reviewed proposal process. User proposals undergo an internal feasibility assessment encompassing technical instrumentation, EHS and staffing resource considerations. Proposals for projects deemed feasible are then evaluated and scored by an external Proposal Study Panel (PSP). This review focuses on scientific merit, expected impact, and User capability. Proposal decisions are reached approximately eight weeks after the submission deadline. Approved, non-proprietary projects receive no-cost access to staff and laboratory facilities. Proprietary users, those wishing to maintain confidential data, pay a full-cost-recovery rate and have greater latitude regarding generated intellectual property.
For more detail, see A Guide for Users.
