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Training in microscopy and consultation regarding potential research projects are provided free of charge. Please see the Calendar for microscope use guidelines.

Brown Rate

Brown rate applies to all faculty with a Brown appointment, even if not campus based.
Electron Micorscopes (TEM and SEM) $50 / hour
Confocal Microscopes $50 / hour OR $750 / quarter
Fluorescence Microscopes* $15 / hour OR $300 / quarter
Misc Fees  
Ultramicrotome $10 / hour
Diamond Knife Rental (Histo or Ultra) $10 / hour
Critical Point Dryer $5 / cycle
Sputter Coater $10 / cycle
EM Supplies at cost
Techincal Assitance $30 / hour

*Flourescence rate includes the Stereo Fluorescence microscope

External Rate

External rate applies to non-Brown academic users. Includes F & A rate
Electron Micorscopes (TEM and SEM) $79.50 / hour
Confocal Microscopes $79.50 / hour OR $1,192.50 / quarter
Fluorescence Microscopes* $23.85 / hour OR $477 / quarter
Misc Fees  
Ultramicrotome $15.90 / hour
Diamond Knife Rental (Histo or Ultra) $15.90 / hour
Critical Point Dryer $7.95 / cycle
Sputter Coater $15.90 / cycle
EM Supplies at cost +
Techincal Assitance $47.70 / hour

*Flourescence rate includes the Stereo Fluorescence microscope

Commercial Rate

Electron Micorscopes (TEM and SEM) $100 / hour
Confocal Microscopes $100 / hour OR $1,500 / quarter
Fluorescence Microscopes* $30 / hour OR $600 / quarter
Misc Fees  
Ultramicrotome $20 / hour
Diamond Knife Rental (Histo or Ultra) $20 / hour
Critical Point Dryer $10 / cycle
Sputter Coater $20 / cycle
EM Supplies at cost +
Techincal Assitance $60 / hour

*Flourescence rate includes the Stereo Fluorescence microscope