This section provides an overview of the types of proposals and their application periods.
This section provides an overview of the types of proposals and their application periods.
This section features past General Use Proposals.
| Type | When to apply | Overview | Proprietary/ Non- Proprietary use | Fee | Submission of the Experiment Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term Proposal | Twice a year (April and October) | Effective for one beamtime period (half a year). For non-proprietary use, peer-review will be done by expert panels. 【Available beamline】All neutron and muon beamlines | Proprietary use and Non-Proprietary use are available | Not charged for non-proprietary use/ charged for proprietary use | Required (Non-Proprietary use)/Not Required (Proprietary use) |
| One-year Proposal | Twice a year (April and October) | Effective for two beamtime periods (one year). Proposals that involve the development of experimental techniques may be submitted as one-year proposals. 【Available beamline】BL11 | Non-Proprietary use | Not charged | Required |
| New User Promotion（NUP） | Twice a year (April and October) | Effective for one beamtime period (half a year). For first time users of MLF neutron beamlines. Supported from application to data analysis of the experiment. Please note that prior application to CROSS (at any time) is required prior to the application period listed on the left. 【Available beamline】BL01, BL02, BL11, BL15, BL17, BL18 and BL22 | Non-Proprietary use | Not charged | Required |
| Long-term Proposal | Once a year (March) | Effective for 6 beamtime periods (3 years). For proposals with clear long-term R&D strategies and research structure, enabling upgrading measurement technic at MLF and human resource development in neutron. 【Available beamline】Neutron beamlines excluding BL03, BL20 and BL23 | Non-Proprietary use | Not charged | Required once a year |
| Priority Use for National Projects (Domestic only) | Twice a year (March and September) | Effective for one beamtime period (half a year). These open-access projects receive priority access to J-PARC facilities after an evaluation of experimental necessity, technical feasibility, and safety aspects. This applies to projects that have already been selected through competitive review processes for national projects or other research funding. Only projects supported by domestic competitive funding are eligible. 【Available beamline】All neutron and muon beamlines except BL03 and BL20. | Non-Proprietary use | charged | Required |
| Promotion for Industrial Use (Domestic only) | Twice a year (April and October) | Effective for one beamtime period (half a year). Projects aimed at expanding industrial applications, specifically for study groups or consortia organized or supported by CROSS and similar organizations. 【Available Beamlines】 All neutron beamlines except BL03 and BL20. | Proprietary use | charged (Lower usage fee is applied than the other proprietary use.) | Not Required |
– When to apply: twice a year (April and October)
– Overview: Effective for one beamtime period (half a year). For non-proprietary use, peer-review will be done by expert panels.
【Available beamline】All neutron and muon beamlines
– Proprietary/Non-Proprietary use: Proprietary use and Non-Proprietary use are available
– Fee: Not charged for non-proprietary use/ Charged for proprietary use
– Submission of the Experiment Reports: Required (Non-Proprietary use)/ Not Required (Proprietary use)
– When to apply: twice a year (April and October)
– Overview: Effective for two beamtime periods (one year). Proposals that involve the development of experimental techniques may be submitted as one-year proposals.
【Available beamline】BL11
– Proprietary/Non-Proprietary use: Non-Proprietary use
– Fee: Not charged
– Submission of the Experiment Reports: Required
– When to apply: twice a year (April and October)
– Overview: Effective for one beamtime period (half a year). For first time users of MLF neutron beamlines. Supported from application to data analysis of the experiment. Please note that prior application to CROSS (at any time) is required prior to the application period listed on the left.
【Available beamline】BL01, BL02, BL11, BL15, BL17, BL18 and BL22
– Proprietary/Non-Proprietary use: Non-Proprietary use
– Fee: Not charged
– Submission of the Experiment Reports: Required
– When to apply: once a year (March)
– Overview: Effective for 6 beamtime periods (3 years). For proposals with clear long-term R&D strategies and research structure, enabling upgrading measurement technique at MLF and human resource development in neutron.
【Available beamline】Neutron beamlines excluding BL03, BL20 and BL23
– Proprietary/Non-Proprietary use: Non-Proprietary use
– Fee: Not charged
– Submission of the Experiment Reports: Required once a year
– When to apply: twice a year (March and September)
– Overview: Effective for one beamtime period (half a year). These open-access projects recieve priority access to J-PARC facilities after an evaluation of experimental necessity, technical feasibility, and safety aspects. This applies to projects that have already been selected through competitive review processes for national projects or other research funding. Only projects supported by domestic competitive funding are eligible.
【Available beamline】All neutron and muon beamlines except BL03 and BL20
– Proprietary/Non-Proprietary use: Proprietary use
– Fee: Charged (Lower usage fee is applied than the other proprietary use.)
– Submission of the Experiment Reports: Not Required
– When to apply: Twice a year (April and October)
– Overview: Effective for one beamtime period (half a year). Projects aimed at expanding industrial applications, specifically for study groups or consortia organized or supported by CROSS and similar organizations.
【Available beamline】All neutron beamlines except BL03 and BL20
– Proprietary/Non-Proprietary use: Proprietary use
– Fee: Charged (Lower usage fee is applied than the other proprietary use.)
– Submission of the Experiment Reports: Not Required
| Type | Overview | Proprietary/ Non-Proprietary use | Fee | Submission of the Experiment Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Track Proposal | Beamline group members conduct experiment on behalf of the PI with samples sent in advance. Visit Meet@MLF for available instruments, experiment conditions, etc. 【Available beamline】BL01, BL08, BL11, BL17, BL18, BL21 and BL22 Note: Currenty, BL16 is not availabe. | Non-Proprietary use | Not charged | Required |
Urgent access | Proposals that are of extremely high academic or social importance and require prompt implementation. 【Available beamline】All neutron and muon beamlines | Non-Proprietary use | Not charged | Required |
| Urgent access (Proprietary use) | Proposals that are of extremely high academic or social importance and require prompt implementation. 【Available beamline】All neutron and muon beamlines | Proprietary use | Charged | Not Required |
– Overview: Beamline group members conduct experiment on behalf of the PI with samples sent in advance. Visit Meet@MLF for available instruments, experiment conditions, etc.
【Available beamline】BL01, BL08, BL11, BL17, BL18, BL21 and BL22
Note: Currently, BL16 is not available.
– Proprietary/Non-Proprietary use: Non-Proprietary use
– Fee: Not charged
– Submission of the Experiment Reports: Required
– Overview: Proposals that are of extremely high academic or social importance and require prompt implementation. Applications are accepted during the periods from Arlil 1 to May 31 and from October 1 to March 31 of the following year.
【Available beamline】All neutron and muon beamlines
– Proprietary/Non-Proprietary use: Non-Proprietary use
– Fee: Not charged
– Submission of the Experiment Reports: Required
– Overview: Proposals that are of extremely high academic or social importance and require prompt implementation. As these are proprietary proposals, payment of the beam usage fee is required. Applications are accepted during the periods from April 1 to May 31 and from October 1 to March 31 of the following year.
【Available beamline】All neutron and muon beamlines
– Proprietary/Non-Proprietary use: Proprietary use
– Fee: Charged
– Submission of the Experiment Reports: Not Required
Contact： J-PARC Users Office
(Please replace “[at]” with “@” in the email address.)
| For Non-Proprietary Use | j_proposal[at]ml.j-parc.jp |
|---|---|
| For Proprietary Use | j_proposal_p[at]ml.j-parc.jp |
| For General Questions | jimurisoku[at]ml.j-parc.jp |
contact：Prof. Toshiya Otomo
Head of Materials and Life Science Division, J-PARC Center
(Please replace “[at]” with “@” in the email address.)
| TEL | +81-29-284-4333 |
|---|---|
| FAX | +81-29-284-4899 |
| toshiya.otomo[at]j-parc.jp |
