User Resources
More than 1,400 researchers from around the world do experiments at the lab every year (see our 2016 User Institution Map (Interactive map). The lab offers a wide array of resources to these users, including a deeply experienced support staff, customized tools, training, financial support, housing assistance and more.
Travel and Lodging
Magnet Lab facilities are spread across our three sites, near Florida State University in Tallahassee, at the University of Florida in Gainesville and at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. These pages contain information…
User News
Updates on user deadlines, achievements and other information.
Users Committee
The Magnet Lab's Users Committee (pictured above, during the 2016 Users Committee meeting) represents the laboratory’s broad multidisciplinary user community and advises the lab's leadership on all issues affecting users of our facilities. The committee…
Dependent Care Travel Grant
Attending meetings and conferences is a vital and necessary career-development step for scientists in all disciplines, but such attendance can be financially and logistically burdensome for early career scientists struggling to balance this time-intensive part of their careers with the demands of family life.
Experiment Support
Information on support services for users, including cryogenics, electronics, instruments, safety, facilities, machine shop and computer support.
Funding Opportunities
Visiting scientists who share the results of their experiments use our facilities for free. In addition, the MagLab offers several funding opportunities to assist with dependent care, travel and other expenses.
Measurement Techniques
Dozens of measurement techniques can be performed at the MagLab's seven user facilities, many at multiple facilities.
Request Magnet Time
Want to use one of the National MagLab’s magnets, which are available to scientists around the world free of charge? This is where you start.
Safety Training & Resources
The MagLab has a comprehensive set of safety programs designed to ensure the safest possible conditions for faculty, staff, users and visitors. The MagLab uses 
Integrated Safety Management (ISM) as a process to ensure safe, quality work. Training is required for all staff, faculty and users, as well as for long-term visitors.
User Community
Researchers from institutions around the world do experiments at the lab every year. Find out more about who they are and where they’re from with these three interactive tools.
User FAQs
Find answers to common questions about applying for magnet time, preparing for experiments and other practical information for MagLab users.
User Testimonials
Visiting scientists talk about what makes the MagLab a great place to do research.
User Training Videos
This collection of training videos for MagLab users covers everything from noise suppression to visible optics.