CAT Member Proposal What is a CAT Member Proposal? A CAT Member Proposal is required for all SER-CAT member institution users who wish to request beam time. This proposal is submitted through the APS Universal Proposal System (UPS) and must be approved before beam time can be scheduled. How to Submit Log in to the APS Universal Proposal System (UPS) using your ORCID and associated password. Select the CAT-Member option from the proposal type menu. Complete all required fields, use the example template given below as a guide. Submit your proposal. Submit CAT Member Proposal Example of CAT member proposal: CAT Member Proposal Template Reference & Help Help Notes on Using the APS Universal Proposal System APS Proposal Information For questions or issues with the proposal submission, contact SER-CAT staff