An Outline of the Workflow for an LTP
The first stage in the life of an LTP is when the proposal is created and submitted to the Diamond User Administration System (UAS:
uas.diamond.ac.uk). It is in this stage that the overall scientific programme for the LTP is presented to the Peer Review Panel for review. The scientific case for an LTP is only reviewed and graded once in its life cycle. In addition to the scientific case for support, there should be a justification of the instrument time that will be required to deliver the science proposed in the whole programme.
Before the awarded instrument time from the first stage takes place, the second call for proposals will be announced. At this stage it is necessary to:
• check that the proposal is still correct
• submit a specific request for the instrument time needed in the second allocation period.
At the third call for proposals it is necessary to:
• check that the proposal is still correct
• submit a specific request for the instrument time needed in the third allocation period
• submit a report for the work carried out in the first allocation period.
At the fourth call for proposals it is necessary to:
• check that the proposal is still correct
• submit a specific request for the instrument time needed in the fourth allocation period
• submit a report for the work carried out in the second allocation period.
After completion of the LTP, it is necessary to complete a final report to indicate the outcome of the proposed work. This will be reviewed alongside future proposals to Diamond.
Whilst the Peer Review Panel will not re-judge the quality of science within the approved LTP, they will be responsible for judging effective use of Diamond instruments, and the progress of the goals and in the light of its judgement will adjust the allocation of time in subsequent allocation periods.
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