[Neutron] ANSTO Call for Proposals: Neutron Scattering & Deuteration Capabilities - 2027-1 Round [SEC=OFFICIAL]

[SCHULZ, Jamie]

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Call for proposals
2027-1 Round – February 2027 to July 2027
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As a valued member of our user community, we are reaching out to inform you that we are now accepting proposals for the ACNS & NDF 2027-1 round.
ACNS & NDF are accepting proposals for access from February 2027 through July 2027.  A range of neutron-beam instruments and deuteration capabilities are available to support your research proposal.

View the list of available instruments and capabilities<https://www.ansto.gov.au/facilities/australian-centre-for-neutron-scattering/call-for-proposals#content-acns>

Applications close: 15 September 2026

In this email, you will find details and useful links on how to apply, available neutron instruments, deuteration capabilities, ACNS planned user program days and user terms and conditions.

Apply today<https://neutron.ansto.gov.au/>

National Deuteration Facility Update
Please note that we have updated the NDF access arrangements.
Find out more<https://www.ansto.gov.au/NDF/useraccess>


How to apply
The user portal has transitioned to a new location, the ACNS Portal<https://neutron.ansto.gov.au/>. If you are new to this portal, you will need to create an account. For help on this and proposal creation, download this handy user guide<https://www.ansto.gov.au/media/4451/download>.

We encourage you to discuss your proposal with the relevant ANSTO scientist before submitting your application.

Visit our website for more detailed information on how to apply<https://www.ansto.gov.au/facilities/australian-centre-for-neutron-scattering/call-for-proposals#content-how-to-apply> or click on the button below to start your proposal today.

Apply today<https://neutron.ansto.gov.au/>


Important information


Planned user program days
The 2027-1 round, runs from February 2027 through to July 2027 and includes 146 reactor days, providing approximately 100 days for the ACNS user program. Click here<https://www.ansto.gov.au/facilities/australian-centre-for-neutron-scattering/call-for-proposals#content-program-days> to view more of our planned ACNS program days for subsequent rounds.

Early Career Researchers
Discretionary requests will be considered for Early Career Researchers if these proposals meet certain requirements. For more information and how to apply visit our website<https://www.ansto.gov.au/facilities/australian-centre-for-neutron-scattering/call-for-proposals>.
Mail-in Proposals for Powder Diffraction
Mail-in proposals for powder diffraction can be submitted continuously.  For more information and how to apply visit our website<https://www.ansto.gov.au/facilities/australian-centre-for-neutron-scattering/call-for-proposals>.

Terms & conditions
Before submitting your proposal, please read through our ACNS user terms & conditions<https://www.ansto.gov.au/facilities/australian-centre-for-neutron-scattering/call-for-proposals#content-terms-conditions>.

Get in touch
If you have any questions or need further support, send us an email<mailto:user.office.nsw at ansto.gov.au?subject=Questions%20re%20Call%20for%20Proposals>.
ANSTO - Sydney
New Illawarra Rd,
Lucas Heights NSW 2234

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