Next call for proposals: 16 April 2013
Apply online for beam time from Spring 2013
ISIS neutron and muon instruments are free to use for academic and industry researchers, provided results from experiments at ISIS are published in the public domain.
New users are always welcome at ISIS and we are constantly encouraging new areas of research that can flourish. ISIS scientists and the User Office can help you with your beam time proposal, and all ISIS users receive a high level of support during experiments.
Apply for ISIS beam time using the ISIS Online Proposal System
For Academics
We offer a range of ways to request beam time on ISIS instruments: Direct access, Rapid access, Xpress access, Commercial Access and Programme access.
ISIS has a limited amount of funding available each round to support experiments for researchers from EU countries.
Xpress Service
Powder diffraction measure-by-courier service using the Gem instrument
MERLIN Xpress is the new inelastic neutron scattering measurement-by-courier service for powder samples, using the high count-rate MERLIN spectrometer.
Muon spectroscopy measure-by-courier service using the Emu and MuSR instruments
Quasi-elastic neutron scattering measure-by-courier service using the Iris and Osiris instruments
Small-angle scattering measure-by-courier service using the Loq and Sans2d instruments
Molecular spectroscopy measure-by-courier service using the Tosca instrument
Spin-echo small-angle scattering measure-by-courier service using the Offspec instrument
For Industry
The ISIS Collaborative R&D programme is a fast-track route for industries with a UK manufacturing or research base to use ISIS neutron and muon beams.
Notes and guidance
Beam time allocations at ISIS are highly prized and in great demand. A clearly written proposal for an experiment at ISIS can set you apart from the crowd and greatly increase the chances that the Facility Access Panels will recommend you get allocated beam time. We give you hints and tips on writing the perfect proposal.
The Principal Investigator on an ISIS proposal has specific responsibilities for the experiment.
Guidence for publications.
An experimental report must be completed for each experiment made at ISIS once it has been completed.
Consumables for ISIS experiments
Material Categories
ISIS users from UK institutions can access Research Complex at Harwell facilities.
