! maximum 4 pages A4 for beamtime with proposed shifts >21. Maximum 72 shifts can be requested. Running text in 10pt size in Arial font, upload limit 4MB!

All proposals are valid for maximum 24 months with multiple access

Proposals requesting more than 21 shifts need to be in line with the methodological and scientific strategic goals of the beamline and be of benefit also to other user groups. The proposers need to engage in a detailed discussion with the beamline staff prior to submission. This includes a mandatory talk/presentation to the beamline responsible and PETRA management before submission.

DO NOT CHANGE PROPOSAL FORMAT -

Changes in the prescribed format will lead to rejection of the proposal

Instructions:

Title of your proposal for PETRA III beamline P08, P11, P22, P23, & P24

1. Scientific impact

briefly describe the scientific background

state clearly what you intend to do & why you intend to do this

reference any prior characterizations or preliminary findings

outline expected results and its impact

In case the proposal is a resubmission: Please, indicate changes as compared to the last submission, in particular when addressing comments of the last review.

2. Description of the project

a) Detailed Experimental plan

How do you intend to do the proposed experiment? e.g. describe the technique to be used; specific in situ / operando aspects; required time/spatial/energy resolution if applicable; detector type and geometry etc.

b) Justification of beamline requested

explain why the requested beamline and/or instrument especially fit your requirements

c) Data handling and computing

describe specific data acquisition and processing schemes that are required for your experiment (if applicable)

describe computing resources to be provided by DESY; e.g. total amount of data expected in GigaByte, maximum throughput in GigaBytes per second

describe the data analysis strategy, i.e. how to extract the desired information from the measured data

d) Samples & safety related issues

Give a brief description of the samples to be studied (size, composition, quality).

Please check “Any sample and safety-related concerns” in the DOOR application form with “yes” if any of the following aspects apply:

mention all applicable safety aspects (e.g. dangerous, toxic, explosive, flammable or reactive substances and gases, radioactive samples, biological agents BSL1 or BSL2).

in case of biological agents explain from which organism it was derived (full name of the species/strain/cell line) and how the samples were prepared. Indicate the risk level according to DIRECTIVE 2000/54/EC (no BSL3 and BSL4 work at DESY)

in case of radioactive samples state the total activity, composition and type (no open substances allowed) and if coming from a balancing zone

e) Technical information if applicable

describe required adaptation of the beamline experimental set-up specific to your experiment

specify expected experimental or technical difficulties (e.g. very low count rate, difficult adjustment)

Please check “Any sample and safety-related concerns” in the DOOR application form with “yes” if any of the following aspects apply for your own equipment:

indicate whether you intend to bring your own equipment and list possible safety aspects. For large equipment give details on dimensions, weight and transport. In case of own lasers state class and if intensity ≥ 1013 W/cm2 (ultrashort pulsed laser)

explain any need for specific sample environments to be provided by the beamline: high magnetic fields, lasers etc.

specify expected experimental or technical difficulties (e.g. very low count rate, difficult adjustment)

3. Milestones, resources, and strategy

a) Milestones

specify the milestones of your project over the proposed period (max. 2 years)

justify the requested number of shifts; consult with beamline staff before submission: unreasonable shift request may delay the review process

delineate how you intend to distribute the shifts over multiple beamtime throughout the project period (max. 2 years)

delineate the prospects of success of your project

b) Investments

Specify all capital expenditures and developments that will be made available at the beamline through this project.

c) Personnel & Collaboration

explain in case personnel involved in the project have to be accommodated for a longer period on the DESY campus

specify your plans and requirements for collaboration with the beamline staff

describe the role of any other collaborating groups, if applicable. Pleases note that co-proposers can only be added formally to the proposals after acceptance

d) Enhancing beamline capabilities and community engagement strategy

delineate the contribution of the suggested proposal to the strategic goals of DESY Photon Science/PETRA (discuss with the relevant beamline managers)

detail methodological and strategic developments for the beamline and it’s user community

strategy for giving other user groups access to your development

clearly state if the proposers are willing to transfer the knowledge/development to the beamline staff. If yes, then write the strategy for transferring the knowledge to the beamline for future continuation after end the proposed project period (max. 2 years). If no, then write the strategy for the future of the project after the end of the proposed project period

4. Use of the chemistry laboratory (if applicable)

Explain the intended use, procedure and instruments involved in the chemistry lab.

5. Use of the DESY Nanolab (if applicable)

Explain the intended use of DESY Nanolab and relevance to the proposed beamline.

6. References related to the proposal scientific text

Citations used in the proposal text have to be listed here. References should be consecutively numbered using this format.

[1] A. Author, B. Author, and C. Author, Title, Phys. Rev. B 50, pages (year). (DOI as hyperlink)

etc ….

Remember: Own publications from the last 2 years based on previous PETRA III beamtimes (if applicable) must be registered as part of the DOOR online submission procedure using DOIs or PubMed IDs.