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NeXUS facility: open-access research lab supported by NSF, offering cost-free access to academic users through peer review.

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Become a NeXUS user
Submit your research proposal to access our world-class facilities and expert support team. Our collaborative environment welcomes scientists worldwide, with no fees for fundamental research projects. Ready to start? Check our proposal guidelines.
System Availability
The NeXUS facility currently allocates experimental time through quarterly proposal calls. We reserve limited time for rapid access and testing between scheduled experiments. Check system availability and the next proposal deadline.

Submit a Proposal
Each proposal undergoes rigorous external review by scientific experts. Successful proposals demonstrate technical merit, broad impact, feasibility, and safety considerations. Submissions are accepted quarterly, with upcoming deadlines posted on this page.
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Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF)

The NSF National eXtreme Ultrafast Science Facility (NeXUS) is supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation under NSF Award Number 2410901. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the National Science Foundation.