Division of Science

Instrument Use Rates

Internal Brandeis Users

Instrument Instrument Use Rate Training
Tundra Cryo TEM $25/hr* Free
Morgagni $19/hr Free
F20 $35/hr* Free
Vitrobot Free for trained users Free
Grid Clipping $10/grid** Free
UC6 Ultramicrotome $17/hr*** $500
Staff Assistance $58/hr N/A

External Academic Users

Instrument Instrument Use Rate Training
Tundra Cryo TEM $50/hr* $2,500
Morgagni $38/hr $1,900
F20 $69/hr* $2,500
Vitrobot Free for trained users $650
Grid Clipping $10/grid** Free
UC6 Ultramicrotome $58/hr*** $1,000
Staff Assistance $58/hr N/A

For-Profit Users

Instrument Instrument Use Rate Training
Tundra Cryo TEM $200/hr* $2,500
Morgagni $63/hr $1,900
F20 $345/hr* $2,500
Vitrobot Free for trained users $650
Grid Clipping $10/grid** Free
UC6 Ultramicrotome $75/hr*** $1,000
Staff Assistance $115/hr N/A

*Rate is capped at five hours ($175/200 for Brandeis, $345/400 for external academic, and $1,725/1,600 for for-profit users for F20/Tundra respectively) per session.
** Users who bring their own clipping consumables won’t be charged.
*** Unassisted ultramicrotome users must provide their own knife. 

Training is required for each user who will use an instrument before they will be allowed to sign up for it. Once trained, consultation is provided upon request at any time.