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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Dear Neutron User:</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:center'><b><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Deadline
Reminder: 8 May 2009 and announcement of Program Proposals</span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>A reminder that the deadline for proposals for neutron beam instrument time,
and bio-deuteration at the National Deuteration Facility, in the 6 months from
September 2009 is <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>8 May 2009.<br>
<br>
</span></b>In addition, for the first time we are calling for <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Program Proposals</span></b> for one or more neutron
instruments.<br>
Program proposals are intended to enable a coherent program of research
requiring multiple time allocations over a 3 year period. They are
aimed at experienced groups, which can commit to providing round-the-clock
experimental support for the whole program, with minimal support from Bragg
Institute staff, and which have a demonstrated track record of research using
neutron scattering techniques. <br>
<br>
Successful programs will receive scheduling priority, with each instrument time
allocation requested via a separate “Program Proposal Beamtime
Request” proposal. The progress of each program will be reviewed
mid-term, i.e. after 18 months. Up to 25% of the user time on each
instrument will be available for allocation to program proposals. <br>
<br>
To apply for a program proposal select the “<b><i><span style='font-weight:
bold;font-style:italic'>May2009 Neutron Program</span></i></b>” round on
the Bragg Institute online proposal portal <a
href="http://neutron.ansto.gov.au/" eudora=autourl>http://neutron.ansto.gov.au</a>.
The deadline for program proposals is also 8 May. <br>
<br>
Best Regards,<br>
The Bragg Institute User Office</span></font></p>
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