The main way to gain access to MAX IV is through the “User Science Programme” (USP). Below is an overview of the different access forms offered, follow the links for further information:
Block Allocation Groups (BAG) Access
Available for groups of researchers that want to combine their beamtime requests into a single proposal.
Available at: BioMAX, CoSAXS, MicroMAX
Validity: 4 Cycles, ca 2 years
See full description of BAG access and download proposal template
Fast access
Fast Access (also known as “Rapid Access”) is intended for projects that require quick access to beamtime at MAX IV.
Available at: See full list in link below
Validity: Approx. 1 Cycle
See full description of Fast Access and download proposal template
Proprietary access
Available for industry, institutes, and private and public organizations providing commissioned research funded by industry. The access is covered by a non-disclosure agreement and the results belongs to the industry user with no requirement to publish.
Available at: Beamlines in User Operation
Validity: Per agreement
Standard access
The standard peer reviewed access mode at MAX IV, offering beamtime to a single scientific project.
Available at: Beamlines in User Operation
Validity: 1 Cycle
See full description of Standard access and download proposal template
Access through collaborations
MAX IV collaborates with various consortium and projects through which users can apply for “privileged beamtime” access, read more about beamtime collaborations and how to apply here: