Welcome to the SSRL User Research Site

We would appreciate your feedback on our responsive design User Portal platform.

* ACCESS: For access, all users must be registered on the SSRL/LCLS user portal and be listed on a scheduled experiment (review procedures and visit the Security Bading Office within the SUSB VUE Center to obtain an ID badge or renew access). Please coordinate other meetings or visits with your SSRL BL or floor support staff, or contact the URA office for assistance.

* CONFIRM THAT YOUR INSTITUTION HAS A USER AGREEMENT -- THIS MUST BE COMPLETED IN ADVANCE BY THE APPROPRIATE USER INSTITUTION OFFICIAL TO USE OUR FACILITIES.

* NEWS: Stay informed by subscribing to SSRL Headline News (send e-mail to with "subscribe ssrl-headlines" in the body).

* LODGING: Reserve rooms at the GUEST HOUSE using the new SLAC User Reservations Portal to access rooms and rates not accessible to other guests (specify SSRL, proposal number and spokesperson when making reservations through the user reservations portal).

* FOOD: Visit the SLACafé Monday-Friday 11:30am-2:30pm. Other FOOD OPTIONS include Starbucks and restaurants that deliver to SLAC Main Gate/Guest House.

WORK SAFELY: Be aware and exercise caution when visiting SLAC, particularly during construction. Contact Security if help is needed or to report any problems or suspicous activity: 650-926-2551. For EMERGENCIES, CALL 911 OR 5555.

Planning Ahead	Getting Beam Time
Deadlines & Schedules User To-Do List Access/Training Requirements User Agreements Arrange gases or chemicals Computer Accounts Shipments to SSRL International Shipments	Proposal Submission Procedures Submit Proposal through portal Proposal Extension Requests Proprietary Research How to Request & Access Beam Time Submit Beam Time Requests Submit Support Requests Run Schedules

Onsite Logistics and Additional Resources

We take very seriously the challenges of safety and security here. Please review the access guidelines which are intended to call your attention to information related to visits to SLAC. The user office is here to help!

User Facility Access List
SSRL 'No-Bars' Hutch Training List
While You are Here
Food options

SSRL Visitor or Tour Requests - contact SSRL Administration, Building Manager and SLAC Security.

Lightsources.org

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National User Facility Organization (NUFO)

NUFO represents the interests of all users who conduct research at U.S. national scientific user facilities, as well as scientists from U.S. universities, laboratories, and industry who use international facilities. NUFO’s primary mission is to facilitate communication among users, facility administrators, and other stakeholders on topics of importance to the facilities and to raise awareness about the science conducted and technology advances made at national user facilities.