Close-up of a precision laboratory instrument with a motorized stage and metal probe mounted on a research platform.

Rates and Fees

Major Instrument Usage

  • Campus users: $61/hour
  • Off-campus users: $97/hour
  • Private Enterprise users: $97/hour

New User Training*

  • Initial training typically includes: 
    • 3 hours of instrument time
    • 3 hours of training time
    • Up to 3 hours of consultation
      • $408 per new user
  • Follow-up consultation is included in instrument time after initial training.
  • Training charges on new instruments will be determined in consultation with the Technical Director.
  • *New user training may be eligible for CBS Core Support Mini-Grants. Please check with the Technical Director.

Lab Instrument Usage

  • The fee structure applies quarterly. 
    • Micro-users with less than 10 hours per quarter, there will be no user fee. 
    • Minor users by PI with 35 hours or less: $500 per quarter
    • Major users by PI with 36 hours or more: $1000 per quarter
    • New users will receive a dispensation for the remainder of the quarter they start, up to three months before the *subscription charge is applied. 

*Subscription charges will be reevaluated on a quarterly basis. 


Consulting Time

  • Campus users: $61/hour (plus instrument time, when applicable)
  • Off-campus users: $97/hour (plus instrument time, when applicable)

Image Visualization and Analysis

  • Collection of Images for short timeline jobs: $122/hour
    • No additional training charges or subscription charges will be incurred.