The Molecular Foundry provides scientific researchers (Users) from academic, government and industrial laboratories around the world with access to instruments, materials, technical expertise and training in nanoscience. Access to Foundry facilities is free of charge for research in the public domain and intended for open publication, though all Users must bear their own living and accommodation costs. Proprietary users wishing to maintain confidential data pay a full-cost-recovery rate and have greater latitude regarding the intellectual property generated. The Foundry accepts standard proposals during two submission cycles per year. Sample-only and instrument-only proposals are accepted and evaluated year-round.

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If you do not find the information you need on these pages, you can email foundry@lbl.gov, or call Lorri St. Claire, User Program Support at 510.486.7493 or David Bunzow, User Program Manager at 510.486.4574