For Industrial Use

Paid Use by Private Companies

Applications for paid use of UVSOR are accepted twice a year (with deadlines around mid-June for the first half of the year and mid-December for the second half).。
Please check with the beamline staffs regarding deadlines and other details.
Before submitting the application form (Use of the UVSOR light source and observation system (Form No.1)(provisional)) it is necessary to hold thorough consultations regarding the suitability of the experimental station for your research project, the feasibility of the experimental content, and the experimental methods and use of existing equipment. Please contact the staff member in charge of the beamline you wish to use. Please refer to the UVSOR Guidebook for details regarding actual usage. Please note that use by private companies is limited to non-publication of results. We do not support use involving the publication of results.

The fee is 24,200 yen per hour. For details, please see here.

If you have any questions, please contact the beamline staff.
We also accept on-demand usage requests at any time, provided that scheduling allows, in addition to regular applications.
▶ Contact： UVSOR Office（TEL:0564-55-7402、E-mail:uvsor@ims.ac.jp）

The process for paid use by private companies

Documents and forms

Submission and Contact Information
Mail to： UVSOR Office, Institute for Molecular Science, 38 Nishigonaka, Myodaiji, Okazaki 444-8585, Japan
eail to：uvsor[at]ims.ac.jp
TEL：0564-55-7402
Deadline: Please submit items 3 and 4 below at least two weeks in advance.

• 1. Application Form (Form No. 1)　See Appendix 1          　
      No seal is required. Please submit the document in Word format.
• 2. Report Form (Form No. 3）　See Appendix2            
• 3. Certificate of Approval for Radiation Work（Form No. 4）  See Appendix 3      Flow chart      
• 4. Notifications of Use of Test Samples and Chemicals at UVSOR      Example      
• 5. Notification of Handling and Disposal of Samples and Chemicals at UVSOR. (Submit only if the item is hazardous and you have been contacted by the person in charge) 

Appendix 1

  Please consult thoroughly with the staff in charge of the beamline you wish to use before submitting your application. First-time applicants should also submit a curriculum vitae. There is no specific format for the curriculum vitae.

Appendix 2

  Once the use of observation systems or other equipment ends, please submit a report within one month of the termination date. Please exclude any information that cannot be disclosed.

Appendix 3

  UVSOR users must be registered as radiation workers at their affiliated institution and must submit the original copy of the “Certificate of Approval for Radiation Work.” Please submit this form to the UVSOR Office at least two weeks before your scheduled machine time, with the seals of both the representative and the radiation safety officer affixed. If the certificate is not submitted, an ID cannot be issued, and you will not be able to enter the experimental hall. If you apply to add a collaborator after submitting your initial application, please promptly submit the “Certificate of Approval for Radiation Work” for the added individual. If the submission is unavoidably delayed, please contact the IMS Safety and Health Management Office (ray[at]ims.ac.jp).

Nearby hotels

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UVSOR Guidebook

• 2020.06 UVSOR Guidebook（PDF)
• We ask new users to carefully read this guide, and we also request experienced users to give it a quick review. Please note that this guide was created for academic users and may include sections that are not relevant to you; we appreciate your understanding.

Important notes on private users

Submission of a visitors list

Please notify us of all visitors at least two weeks before your scheduled machine time. This allows us to prepare your ID cards and ensure everyone’s safety in case of an emergency. Please email us at uvsor[at]ims.ac.jp. Items on the visitors list are shown below:
Beamline:
Representative of the project:
Name of Visitor 1
Affiliation
Title
Period of use:
Need guest account?: yes, no
Submission of Certificate of Approval for Radiation Work: yes, no
Name of Visitor 2
…
If you want someone who is not listed at registration to participate in the experiment, please contact the UVSOR Office beforehand.

On-demand application

Application process
Applications are accepted only for beamlines with available machine time.
(1) Check the availability of the beamline you wish to use
(2) Contact and confirm with the staff in charge
(3) Submit the application form
(4) Review by UVSOR
(5) Notification of decision
　If you wish to apply on demand, please check the Beamline Availability on our website first (Schedule). Next, please confirm availability with the beamline staff. Once you have confirmed that the beamline is available, please begin preparing your application. Please allow ample time for the application process. After submitting your application, the procedure follows the same steps as outlined above in the Process for paid use by private companies.