There are three modes of access to acquire beamtime at CLS: general user access, purchased access, and strategic time.
General user access (GUP) – Twice a year there is a call for general user proposals. Anyone can apply for beamtime through this mechanism and beamtime is awarded based on scientific merit and feasibility. All information about applying for beamtime can be found here: https://www.lightsource.ca/call_for_proposals.html
Purchased access/rapid access – At any time you may apply for this type of beamtime and is fee for service. You can contact members of the Plant Imaging group for guidance on how to access the facility in this mode. Typically we can get you into the facility within a few weeks; however, depending on beamline subscription, this time may vary. Further questions may be directed towards Chithra.Karunakaran@lightsource.ca or Jarvis.Stobbs@lightsource.ca.
Strategic time – this time is reserved for first time users within a designated CLS strategic area. One of these strategic areas is agriculture, which includes everything from food science, plant physiology, seed quality, soil nutrient stewardship, among others. Questions about this type of access can be directed towards Chithra.Karunakaran@lightsource.ca or Jarvis.Stobbs@lightsource.ca.
