Contact the CNF User Program. Email the CNF User Program to connect with a User Program Manager (Chris Alpha, Michael Skvarla, or Jeremy Clark). Include a brief overview of your research idea, including materials and dimensions, so that the User Program can assess the feasibility of your proposed project at the CNF. Submit a Project Proposal (PI Required): The PI will need to electronically submit a Project Proposal. External projects only: A corporate officer at your institution or company must approve the project proposal submission electronically. (External Users Only) Submit a Purchase Order to CNF Accounting: Email CNF Accounting a purchase order for billing purposes to activate your project account.