Call for applications for the allocation of solution NMR time at the 1.2 GHz spectrometer

Call for applications for the allocation of spectrometer time on 1.2 GHz for solution state NMR at the UK High-Field Solid-State NMR Facility

Next Call for Applications Deadline for 1.2 GHz time: February 28th, 2026, 5 p.m. for time in June 2026

Note: Each applicant can request (as PI) up to a maximum of 7 days’ time.

To apply: fill in the project and sample safety forms and email them to .

Queries to the facility management team at Warwick as to technical capability of different solution state probes at 1.2 GHz are encouraged prior to the submission of the application ( ).

Considering the information provided in each application and to ensure optimum use of the available time, the TAP (Time Allocation Panel) will use their scientific judgement to decide which projects are allocated time at the 1.2 GHz magnetic field.

The NRF covers the costs of travel and accommodation for a maximum of TWO visitors for each time allocation visit. Taking our sustainability responsibilities seriously, the NRF asks all applicants to consider sustainable travel options wherever possible, e.g. using trains rather than flying, public transport, shared transport rather than driving individually.

The TAP will rank proposals, including the option to break up a proposal into more than one set of days that are ranked in different places in the ranking list.

The facility management team will allocate time according to the ranking list, while considering when samples are ready and availability of probes.

Where a maintenance issue, e.g., with a probe, precluded their carrying out experiments, compensation days can be awarded as per the Facility’s existing procedure.

28 days of spectrometer time are available in this call at the UK High-Field Solid-State NMR facility.

The application procedure involves the filling out of the attached project and sample safety forms. Applications that do NOT contain the stated information in the forms will NOT be considered by the TAP.

Applications are invited from UK academics who are eligible to apply for Research Council funding or researchers of similar standing based in industry.

Each applicant can request (as PI) up to a maximum of 7 days’ time. Within these limits, each applicant can request time for more than one project – note that a separate application must be submitted for each distinct project.

Note that reasonable travel and accommodation costs associated with the use of the facility will be paid to academic users.

Applications will be acknowledged by an email at the time of application, and subsequently within 1 week after the application deadline (if you don't receive either or both of these acknowledgments, please contact s.b.m.whittaker@bham.ac.uk to check safe receipt of your application).

Applicants will be informed of their time allocation following the meeting of the time allocation panel, i.e., we expect to inform you at the end March (for measurement time in June 2026). At this stage, you will be given one week’s notice to indicate dates when you are not able to use your allocation and to specify if you prefer to have your time as one slot or broken up into separate slots. If you know that you will be away during some part of June, please inform the facility manager in advance of your availability. You will then be informed of your allocated days. At this stage, the facility has little flexibility (and is under no obligation) to change your allocated days, hence we emphasise that you must tell us your availability at the requested time.

Any queries should be addressed to