1. Discuss your idea with BM01/BM31 staff to learn whether it is feasible and possible to do at BM01/BM31, and how many shifts (1 shift = 8 hours) you may need.
2. There are 2 proposal calls per year (September and March), mind the deadlines..
3. Read instructions here: https://www.esrf.fr/UsersAndScience/UserGuide/Applying
4. Find Guidelines and Templates for âStandard research proposalâ https://www.esrf.fr/UsersAndScience/UserGuide/Applying/ProposalGuidelines
5. Register yourself at ESRF User Portal âSMISâ (https://smis.esrf.fr)
6. Go to Proposals/Experiments -> Proposals, go to âNew Proposalâ and select
CRG and beamline (SNBL BM01 or SNBL BM31).
7. Fill the âelectronic application formâ (at least Mandatory Fields), and save.
8. Download and fill the template for “Experimental Method Formâ (https://www.esrf.fr/UsersAndScience/UserGuide/Applying/ProposalGuidelines/StandardProposal) and contact BM01/BM31 staff if you need help with time estimates, experimental details or anything else. Save the file as PDF.
9. Attach the file to your âelectronic application formâ via the User Portal (tab “Proposals/Experiments -> “Proposals” -> “Proposal in Progress” , select “Manage your Experiment Form”), submit and validate your proposal.