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Information for Users

The Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS) is responsible for operating Sirius, the largest and most complex scientific infrastructure ever built in Brazil and one of the most advanced synchrotron light sources in the world. This state-of-the-art laboratory allows the investigation of the composition and structure of matter in its most varied forms, opening new perspectives for research in areas such as materials science, nanotechnology, biotechnology, environmental sciences, and many others.

LNLS houses multi-user facilities, open to the Brazilian and international scientific community, and provides a sophisticated scientific instrument for academic and industrial research, benefiting thousands of scientists every year.

Sirius conducts Calls for Proposals to use the peer-reviewed beamtime in the following cycle.

Cycle

Scheduling Period

Call Opening

Call Closing

Results Announced (Week Of)

4

Second semester of 2024

To be announced

(around June 2024)

To be announced

To be announced

3

First semester of 2024

August, 15 2023

September, 6 2023

November, 13 2023

2

Second semester of 2023

April, 3 2023

April, 24 2023

July, 3 2023

1

First semester of 2023

November, 9 2022

December, 19 2022

March, 1 2023

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.

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 33rd 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 33rd RAU/LNLS, November 09th 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.

RECEIVE OUR COMMUNICATIONS

Receive our communications aimed at Users and Researchers (LUX Newsletter) by entering your e-mail using the form below. Announcements include the opening of proposal submissions and registration for events.

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Sirius conducts Calls for Proposals to use the peer-reviewed beamtime in the following cycle.

Cycle

Scheduling Period

Call Opening

Call Closing

Results Announced (Week Of)

4

Second semester of 2024

To be announced

(around June 2024)

To be announced

To be announced

3

First semester of 2024

August, 15 2023

September, 6 2023

November, 13 2023

2

Second semester of 2023

April, 3 2023

April, 24 2023

July, 3 2023

1

First semester of 2023

November, 9 2022

December, 19 2022

March, 1 2023