User Services

SSRL is a respectful place to do great science. We support diversity and inclusion, and we encourage scientists from diverse fields to register on the user portal and submit proposals for experiments that utilize the unique capabilities at SSRL.

New proposals can be submitted throughout the year. Review instrument descriptions and contact SSRL scientists to discuss proposed experiments and available techniques. Contact us if you have questions or need assistance.

Acknowledge SSRL and contact us when exciting research results are about to be published so we can work together to communicate user news to a broader audience through our newsletters and science highlights.


Submit Proposals and Contribute to Impactful Science!

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Before You Arrive

After your proposal has been approved, review latest information for SLAC site access and check out the following links for a list of tasks to be completed before your arrival.

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Working at SSRL

Proceed to the Science and User Support Building 053 to check in, get badged, and update your proximity access. Check-in is from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.

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After Beam Time

Log in to the User Portal to complete an end of run survey after each scheduled experiment. Your feedback will be used to address issues and continually improve user resources and support.