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ELMILAB access and user fees

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Access to the instruments and laboratories

If you are new to ELMILAB, you first must register as ELMILAB user. We ask UiB members to visit ELMILAB for registration. We will also take this opportunity to introduce you to the facility. External users can contact us via e-mail.

Instrument booking

ELMILAB offers not only access to the equipment but also support in project planning, sample preparation, and operation of the equipment, as well as complete electron microscopy services. Please read about our services and guidelines before you are booking instruments.

Microscope time can be reserved with the Bookitlab software. To use Bookitlab, you need a Bookitlab account and the leader of your project must provide the project's accounting information. We will send you the relevant forms by e-mail on request. 

Beginners and standard users can reserve instruments during working hours (weekdays from 9.00h to 16.00h). Only expert users granted self-dependent instrument operation can book outside working hours.

Note that all reservations require approval by ELMILAB staff. You will be notified by e-mail.

Access to sample preparation equipment, staff assistance for instrument operation, and services for sample preparation and imaging must be arranged via e-mail.

Rates

The fees for using ELMILAB are based on the costs arising from the provision and maintenance of the instruments and laboratories, and personnel expenses. All fees are calculated on an hourly basis.

 Electron microscopeSample preparation laboratoryStaff time (assistance, service, training*)
UiB MatNat faculty150 NOK/h75 NOK/h300 NOK/h
Other academic users300 NOK/h150 NOK/h650 NOK/h
Commercial activity800 NOK/h300 NOK/h1300 NOK/h

Small amounts of standard chemicals and consumables are included in the lab fee for sample preparation. Extensive use of chemicals, consumables, and other expensive items is charged according to the purchase price. Users intending the self-dependent operation of ultramicrotomes are asked to bring their diamond knives. Expenses for substantial use of file storage and cloud computing resources will be charged according to the service provider's fees (file storage: currently 7 NOK/(dxTB)).

All prices excl. VAT. VAT is not charged for researchers with funds administered through UiB.

*The initial training on instrument operation for self-dependent users is free of charge, but fees for staff time apply for further substantial assistance, teaching of individual users, and for services conducted by ELMILAB personnel.