IPTS Proposal Form

The Integrated Proposal Tracking System (IPTS) is designed to guide researchers through the proposal creation process. Before beginning, it is a good idea to know what information is required in a proposal. The list below outlines the content in each section of a proposal.

General Information

• Proposal Type best suited for the experiment
• Initial proposal information
• Principal Investigator (PI) information

Instrument Selection

• Desired HFIR and/or SNS instrument(s)
• Number of days needed for the experiment
• Instrument Scientist(s) you have been in contact with

Funding/Research Areas

• List of Funding sources
• List of scientific research areas for the experiment

Samples

• Sample description(s)
• Special requirements for sample handling and storage

Sample Environment

• Necessary sample environment conditions and resources for the experiment

Safety

• Hazards and safety considerations for the experiment and/or materials

Team Members

• Research team members (if applicable)

Relevant publications

• Relevant publication(s) from experiments at HFIR or SNS authored by any team member listed on the proposal (if applicable).

Statement of Research

• Abstract for the Statement of Research 
• Statement of Research (General User Statement of Research Template) 
• Crystallographic Information File (CIF) (if applicable)
• CNMS Appendix (if applicable)
• Response to Previous Panel (if applicable)