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Welcome to ISIS

The ISIS User Office is here to assist all users, so if you have any queries during your stay please call in for assistance to Building R3 Room G11. If we are unable to deal with your query we will always be able to find someone who can.

The User Office can be contacted as follows

ISIS User Office
Science and Technology Facilities Council
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
Harwell Science and Innovation Campus
Didcot
OX11 OQX
United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 1235 445592
Fax: +44 1235 445103
Email: isisuo@stfc.ac.uk

On arrival at ISIS, you must register at the User Office to receive your ISIS Safety Pack and instructions on obtaining radiation badges and swipe cards needed for entry to the Experimental Hall.

The User Office can make all arrangements for accommodation and transport during your experiment and will process claims for expenses after completing your experiment.

Information for users

General information for users

The ISIS User Office is responsible for most of the administrative and domestic details that surround an ISIS experiment.

Before arriving

What to do before arriving at ISIS

What to do on arrival

Report to Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Reception/Security Lodge

Accommodation

Accommodation is available on or off the RAL site

ISIS Experiment Risk Assessment

The Experiment Risk Assessment (ERA) is a new process for assessing experiment and sample safety at ISIS.

Refreshments

Meals, snacks and drinks are served on site throughout the day.

Facility Access

Apply for beamtime

How to apply for beam time on neutron and muon instruments at ISIS

User Committee

The User Committee represents the ISIS user community on all aspects of ISIS operations.

Facility access panels

ISIS operates seven Facility Access Panels (FAPs) to peer review all beamtime proposals.

Other

Expense Claims

Expenses claim forms for allowable expenses are available at the ISIS User Office.

Complaints

ISIS has a formal complaints procedure in the event that users cannot resolve any problems on a one-to-one basis or through discussions.

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