User Resources

User Guide

User guidelines for new and existing users of LCLS and MeV-UED.

Latest Proposal Schedule

Run CycleMode of AccessProposal Call
Status
Deadline
LCLS Run 27
Sep 2026 - Mar 2027
Regular User ProposalsIn ReviewClosed
Data Collection & Screening (DC&S)In Review
Approved Science CampaignsIn Review
Mail-in small-molecule SFXIn Review
DREAM Laser-Only at TMOOpen15 June 2026
LCLS Run 26
Mar 2026 - Jul 2026
Regular User ProposalsScheduledClosed
Data Collection & Screening (DC&S)
Ongoing Science Campaigns
Mail-in small-molecule SFX
MeV-UED Run 7
Oct 2026 - Aug 2027
Regular User ProposalsIn ReviewClosed 
MeV-UED Run 6
Oct 2025 - Aug 2026
Regular User ProposalsScheduledClosed

We call for proposals generally twice a year, about eight months before the run is scheduled to start. Subscribe to our Users' email list to be notified of future proposal calls. We also post these calls in Announcements.

The following proposal types are always open, but we highly recommend that you contact our user office before submitting a proposal to ensure the type is appropriate for your needs.

Rapid AccessAccepting Proposals
Proprietary ResearchAccepting Proposals