All rates are subject to periodic review and change.  The below rates are effective August 19, 2021

Internal User Rates

	Internal Base Rate (Unassisted Use)	Internal Rate (Assisted Use)	Off Peak Rate (6:00 PM-9:00 AM & weekends)
Abberior STED	$30/hr	$71/hr	Off peak rate not available Base rate applies
Nikon A1R Confocal	$18/hr	$59/hr	$11/hr
Leica SP8 Confocal	$18hr	$59/hr	$11/hr
Nikon AXR + TIRF	$29/hr	$70/hr	Off peak rate not available Base rate applies
Leica Thunder Imager	$15/hr	$56/hr	Off peak rate not available Base rate applies
Zeiss Lightsheet 7	$27/hr	$68/hr	$22/hr

Training is available for researchers who have samples prepared and are ready to be consistent users of an instrument.  Training sessions can accommodate up to two people.

Laser System Instrument Training (Confocal, STED, Lightsheet, TIRF)	$164	Includes 2 hr. initial training and 2 hr of follow up training.
Non-Laser System Instrument Training (Leica Thunder, Nikon AXR Widefield imaging)	$82	Includes 1 hr. initial training and 1 hr of follow up training.

 

Note:  Internal User is defined as a user of the facility’s services acting in an official capacity on behalf of the University of Connecticut.

External User Rates

If you are not affiliated with the University of Connecticut, you can still use our microscopes.  Please contact us for rates and information.