Call for 2017A SACLA Research Proposals for Complementary Use of SPring-8, J-PARC MLF or the K computer

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1. Overview

In 2017A, we launch a program called “SACLA Research Proposals for Complementary Use of SPring-8, J-PARC MLF, and/or the K computer” to promote the combined use of SACLA and these three large-scale facilities in Japan:

• SPring-8 (synchrotron radiation facility)
• J-PARC MLF (neutron facility)
• The K computer, including the shared computational resources of HPCI (High Performance Computing Infrastructure)

This program is an extension of the former “Complementary Use Program among SPring-8, J-PARC MLF and the K computer” that has operated since 2014A, and treated under the category of “Non-Proprietary Research”.

You can apply to this program after submitting relevant research proposals to the individual facilities and receiving acceptance. Alternatively, you may submit a proposal if you plan to submit the relevant proposals to the individual facilities in the future.

For information on how to submit your proposal to the individual facilities, please refer to the links below.

1. JASRI for SPring-8 application
2. CROSS for J-PARC MLF application
3. RIST for the K computer application

2. Application Method

Please provide the required information in the relevant sections of the on-line submission form provided via the link below:

◆SACLA UI site: http://sacla.xfel.jp/?lang=en
Top Page > Log in to My Page > Application/Reporting > Proposal/Use Plan Submission > New

• Step 1 (Type of research): Check “Non-Proprietary Research.”
• Step 2 (Type of proposal): Select “General Proposal.”
• Step 3: Check “SACLA Research Proposal in Complementary Use of SPring-8, J-PARC MLF, and/or the K computer”
• Step 4:
  (1)[Complementary Use Facility]
  　Please make sure to check the complementary use facilities (multiple selections allowed)
  (2)[Abstract for Complementary Use]
  　In the Complementary Use section of your online application form, please make sure to indicate that your proposal is intended for combined use of SPring-8, J-PARC MLF, and/or the K computer. Specify research goals, why you require complementary use of facilities, expected results from complementary use of facilities, etc.
  　In addition, please make sure to also state the following information regarding SPring-8, J-PARC MLF, and/or the K computer applications.
  　(a) If you have already carried out experiments at SPring-8, J-PARC MLF, or the K computer, please state relevant information such as the facility’s name(s), dates of research, the proposal number(s), titles of the experiments, name/affiliation of project leader(s), and the research group name(s).
  　(b) If you plan to apply for use of SPring-8, J-PARC MLF or the K computer at the same time as SACLA, please state application information such as facility’s name(s), dates of research, titles of experiments, name/affiliation of project leader(s) or research group name(s) (including those which are scheduled).
  　Please note that we may refer to CROSS or RIST for information about your application for use of J-PARC MLF and the K computer, respectively.

3. Proposal Review

　Per the explicit indication of proposals applying to this program, peer reviews are conducted for the scientific and technological significance, and the research strategy. Please click the following link for more details: http://sacla.xfel.jp/?p=1517&lang=en#8proposalreview.
　The proposals submitted to the other facilities will be reviewed independently by JASRI (SPring-8), CROSS (J-PARC MLF), and RIST (K-computer), respectively. An acceptance by one facility thus does not indicate the approval of others. I.e., your proposal will be treated under each program irrespective of the review results from the others.

4. Contact/Consultation for this program

SPring-8/SACLA Users Office
Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute (JASRI)
1-1-1 Kouto, Sayo-cho, Sayo-gun
Hyogo 679-5198 Japan
Tel: +81-(0)791-58-0961
Fax: +81-(0)791-58-0965
e-mail：sacla.jasri@spring8.or.jp

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