The Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL) is open to all potential users without regard to nationality or institutional affiliation. To access EMSL, researchers need to submit a proposal that aligns with EMSL’s science areas and the Department of Energy, Office of Science's Biological and Environmental Research program mission.
Proposal call opportunities are offered throughout the year and are posted on the EMSL website proposal call announcement page. Research projects are funded through open calls for proposals that are submitted and then competitively peer reviewed.
Researchers are encouraged to contact the corresponding EMSL science area and Integrated Research Platform leader to find out how EMSL’s resources and instrumentation could be used. Review available instrumentation and resources before submitting a proposal. Review examples of EMSL user projects on Science Central.
EMSL staff scientists are available to answer questions from potential users and to help identify the right instrumentation and expertise needed for projects.