Access to Elettra and FERMI beamlines is offered every year to scientists from more than 50 different countries based on the scientific merit of the proposals they submit. The most deserving proposals are selected by independent Proposal Review Panels of world-renowned experts in synchrotron radiation research and applications, appointed by the laboratory management. The user area is designed to help you preparing the proposal and assist you before, during and after the measurements. We hope you will find here "everything you need to know" in order to make your stay at our facilities productive and enjoyable.