Work with us
Researchers can access beamlines and other resources by registering with APS and submitting a proposal through the Universal Proposal System (UPS).
When applying, please include “eBERlight” in your proposal title. eBERlight staff works closely with users to fulfill the APS/DOE requirements regarding operation, training, safety practices, and shipping of samples for experiments. Engaging with the staff for assistance prior to proposal submission is recommended.
Feasibility studies
We offer beamtime for feasibility studies to interested researchers. This opportunity provides a unique chance to test experimental setups and gather information for full-scope beamtime proposal preparation.
APS
The APS 2024-2 proposal call is open for select beamlines.
Proposals submitted to the eBERlight call are open to scientists focusing on areas aligned with the DOE-BER mission. This includes biological, geological, geochemical and environmental sciences, to address existing and new scientific challenges.
Users who do not have an APS/Argonne badge must register as new user before creating a profile in the UPS. The APS User Checklist gives step-by-step instructions for users. Register as APS user here
Users who already have an APS/Argonne badge number can log into the UPS platform, create a profile, and submit proposals. View detailed login instructions on how to access your UPS dashboard. Create UPS profile here
Strategic Partnerships
Partnerships are crucial to drive innovation and advance scientific research. The laboratory offers a wide range of solutions that leverage the state of the art facilities to create an effective and collaborative partnership for success. To discuss the benefits of working with us, contact eBERlight.
FICUS
We are partnering with several DOE-BER user facilities, including the Environmental Molecular Science Laboratory (EMSL) and Joint Genome Institute (JGI) via Facilities Integrating Collaborations for User Science (FICUS) program that provides access to several facilities.
The FICUS program has opened its annual call for biological and environmental research proposals for fiscal year 2025. The deadline for Letter of Intent submission is March 7.
Acknowledgment and Publications
Published data collected with eBERlight at the APS should include the acknowledgement below and be reported to the APS Publications Database. Results in this report are derived from work performed through the eBERlight program, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Biological and Environmental Research at the Advanced Photon Source, a U.S. DOE Office of Science User Facility, supported by the U.S. DOE, Office of Basic Energy Sciences, under Contract No. DE-AC02-06CH11357.