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General questions
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[content] => {"title":"General questions","questions":{"1":{"question":"As a new potential user, I\u2019m interested in learning more. Where do I start?","answer":"Welcome to LaserNetUS! To get started, visit our About Us<\/a><\/strong><\/span> page, where you can find comprehensive information about our facilities, the types of experiments we support, and how to apply for time. We also encourage you to Join LaserNetUS<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and follow us on social media for the latest updates and opportunities. For personalized guidance, feel free to contact to our coordinator at ccurry@slac.stanford.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/span>."},"0":{"question":"Is there any funding that we may apply for?","answer":"While most of our users fund their experiments through larger research grants, limited funds are available to Principal Investigators (PIs). The LaserNetUS Users Office will contact PIs of shortlisted experiments to apply for travel and Materials and Supplies (M&S) mini-grants. Domestic travel grants are available for U.S.-based researchers, capped at $5,000 per person, with a maximum of five travel grants per experiment. Additionally, users can apply for M&S grants for consumables or hardware (excluding electronics), up to a maximum of $10,000 per awarded experiment. Applications will be reviewed by the LaserNetUS Coordinator and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and, if successful, will be included in the award letter."},"2":{"question":"Can you please provide some information on the review panel for experimental evaluation?","answer":"LaserNetUS Proposal Review Panel (PRP) members are selected through a collaborative process involving the PRP Chair, the LaserNetUS Coordinator, and the FES, which has the final review and approval authority. We strive to ensure a balanced representation of expertise across LaserNetUs topical areas, reflecting the needs of the most recent cycle.
The PRP operates independently of the member facilities. It evaluates proposals based on scientific merit and broader impact and recommends which proposals should be allocated time. A facility feasibility review and final sorting process follow the evaluation to determine the experiments to be awarded. Facilities contribute input solely on feasibility."},"8":{"question":"What is the success rate of LaserNetUS proposals? Per cycle? Per facility?","answer":"The success rate of LaserNetUS proposals varies per cycle and facility. On average, approximately 50% of proposals are awarded time each cycle. For specific success rates per facility, please contact ccurry@slac.stanford.edu<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>for detailed statistics."},"3":{"question":"How do I find out more about available facilities and diagnostics?","answer":"To learn more about the available facilities and diagnostics, please visit our Facilities<\/a><\/strong><\/span> page. This page provides comprehensive information about each facility, including their capabilities, available diagnostics, and facility representatives' contact information. You can also reach out to our coordinator at ccurry@slac.stanford.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/span> for further assistance."}}} [meta_title] => [meta_keywords] => [meta_description] => [created] => Cake\I18n\FrozenTime Object ( [date] => 2021-07-26 14:24:07.000000 [timezone_type] => 3 [timezone] => America/Los_Angeles ) [modified] => Cake\I18n\FrozenTime Object ( [date] => 2024-11-15 10:38:35.000000 [timezone_type] => 3 [timezone] => America/Los_Angeles ) [title] => General questions [questions] => Array ( [1] => Array ( [question] => As a new potential user, I’m interested in learning more. Where do I start? [answer] => Welcome to LaserNetUS! To get started, visit our About Us page, where you can find comprehensive information about our facilities, the types of experiments we support, and how to apply for time. We also encourage you to Join LaserNetUS and follow us on social media for the latest updates and opportunities. For personalized guidance, feel free to contact to our coordinator at ccurry@slac.stanford.edu. ) [0] => Array ( [question] => Is there any funding that we may apply for? [answer] => While most of our users fund their experiments through larger research grants, limited funds are available to Principal Investigators (PIs). The LaserNetUS Users Office will contact PIs of shortlisted experiments to apply for travel and Materials and Supplies (M&S) mini-grants. Domestic travel grants are available for U.S.-based researchers, capped at $5,000 per person, with a maximum of five travel grants per experiment. Additionally, users can apply for M&S grants for consumables or hardware (excluding electronics), up to a maximum of $10,000 per awarded experiment. Applications will be reviewed by the LaserNetUS Coordinator and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and, if successful, will be included in the award letter. ) [2] => Array ( [question] => Can you please provide some information on the review panel for experimental evaluation? [answer] => LaserNetUS Proposal Review Panel (PRP) members are selected through a collaborative process involving the PRP Chair, the LaserNetUS Coordinator, and the FES, which has the final review and approval authority. We strive to ensure a balanced representation of expertise across LaserNetUs topical areas, reflecting the needs of the most recent cycle.
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