Instrument
| Internal | Academic | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Microscope | 3 $ / h | 5 $ / h | 30 $ / h |
| Advanced Microscope Tier 1 | 15 $ / h | 30 $/ h | 60 $ / h |
| Advanced Microscope Tier 2 | 25 $ / h | 50 $ / h | 100 $ / h |
| Workstation | Free | Free | 30 $ / h |
A single hour is charged for extended use between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
A cap of $4,000 per laboratory per year applies to internal laboratories with intensive microscopy use.
Service
| Internal | Academic | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training | 25 $ / h | 40 $ / h | 60 $ / h |
| Technical Support | Free | Free | 60 $ / h |
| Consulting | 25 $ / h | 40 $ / h | 60 $ / h |
| Full-service | 50 $ / h | 80 $ / h | 120 $ / h |
Training is mandatory for self-service use.
The duration of training varies between 1 and 3 hours, depending on i) the trainee's level of knowledge, ii) the instrument and iii) the complexity of the experiments performed.
The cost of using the instruments is
