�Through the Collaborative Crystallography Program �(CC) at the
�Advanced Light Source (ALS), scientists can send protein crystals
�to Berkeley Center for Structural Biology (BCSB) staff researchers
�for data collection and analysis. The CC Program can provide a
�number of benefits to researchers:

� �* Obtain high quality data and analysis through collaborating with expert beamline
� � �researchers;
� �* Rapid turn around on projects; and
� �* Reduced travel costs.

�To apply, please submit �a proposal through the ALS General User
�proposal review process for beamtime allocation. Proposals are
�reviewed and ranked by the Proposal Study Panel, and beamtime is
�allocated accordingly. BCSB staff schedule the CC projects on
�Beamlines 5.0.1 and 5.0.2 to fit into the available resources. Only
�non-proprietary projects will be accepted. As a condition of
�participation, BCSB staff researchers who participate in data
�collection and/or analysis must be appropriately acknowledged -
�typically being included as authors on publications and in PDB
�depositions. Please consult the website for additional information at:

�http://bcsb.als.lbl.gov/wiki/index.php/Collaborative_Crystallography
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�How To Apply:

�To learn more, go to:

�http://www.als.lbl.gov/als/quickguide/becomealsuser.html

�To submit a proposal, go to: �http://alsusweb.lbl.gov/. Scroll
�down to "*Structural Biology beamlines (includes protein SAXS)*"
�and click on "New Proposal." �Enter your proposal information, with
�attention to the following details:

�* For question 3/First choice, select "5.0.1
� �(Monochromatic);" for question 3/Second choice, select "5.0.2 (MAD)."
�* Check box (yes) in response to question (7) "Do you want collaborative crystallography
� � (beamline 5.0.1 or 5.0.2 only)
�* In question 4, please describe a specific research project with �a clear end point.

�In order to request CC time for Jan/Feb 2011 allocation period,
�proposals must be submitted by *Nov 15, 2010.*

�The deadline for CC proposals for the time period Mar/April �2011 will be Jan 15, 2011.

�Regards,
Banumathi Sankaran