They may be from industrial firms, universities, or research institutions. Newcomers to synchrotron radiation are encouraged to use this avenue.
Prospective IIs can select one or more CATs as potential hosts.
The APS User Office can provide information about the available beamlines. Prospective IIs are encouraged to contact CATs of interest before submitting a proposal. Prospective IIs must complete a proposal form and submit it to the User Office. The User Office will also initiate the signing of a User Agreement between the II's home institution and Argonne National Laboratory, if an Agreement is not already in place. CAT is accepting proposals now.