HOW TO ACCESS THE FACILITIES?

The open facilities of the Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS) serves Brazilian and foreign researchers who wish to use the experimental stations of the Laboratory to carry out their investigations. Learn below how to access LNLS’ facilities.

CALLS FOR PROPOSALS

Check out Calls for Proposals currently available below:

USER TRAINING COURSES

LNLS is providing video classes for training current and future Sirius users. The courses aim to improve theoretical and practical aspects to improve the use of beamlines and the data produced. They are available free  of charge on the SAU Online portal, after user registration.

USER SUPPORT

Users of CNPEM facilities have access to accommodation and restaurant on campus. Users from Brazilian institutions and foreigners residing in Latin America and the Caribbean can request financial assistance for the use of the LNLS’ facilities.

LNLS USERS GROUP

The LNLS Users Group (LNLSUG) purpose is to provide a channel for the exchange of information and advice between LNLS’ users and management. Any LNLS user or potential user with an account in the LNLS proposal submission system, SAU Online, is eligible to become a member of the LNLSUG.

LNLS USERS GROUP YOUNG RESEARCH AWARD 2023

Following the PhD Thesis Award of 2021 and Masters Thesis Award 2022, the LNLS Users Group (LNLSUG) will organize in 2023 the LNLSUG Young Researcher Award to recognize outstanding research work using LNLS facilities.

To be eligible for the 2023 Young Researcher Award, the candidate must comply with the criteria and follow the application procedure detailed at the LNLSUG website: Awards. The pre-selected candidates shall present a short talk during the 33^rd RAU/LNLS and a 40-min online talk at the LNLS Users group Seminar series.

The decision will be announced during the closing session of the 33^rd RAU/LNLS, November 09^th 2023 and published on the LNLSUG webpage.

EVENTS AND TRAINING

LNLS organizes and promotes events such as training courses, schools, seminars, workshops and other educational activities for the training of skilled personnel.

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