Fees
The following table lists rates charged to faculty, staff, and students of Middle Tennessee State University. MIMIC is available for use by those outside the university with a different rate structure given below. Please email joyce.miller@mtsu.edu or call 494-7976 for a fee quotation.
Scheduling priority is given to internal research and instructional users.
| Instrument | Internal | External | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| unassisted | assisted | unassisted | assisted | |
| SEM | $20 / hour | $40 / hour | $50 / hour | $100 / hour |
| SEM / EDX | $30 / hour | $50 / hour | $60 / hour | $120 / hour |
| TEM | $20 / hour | $40 / hour | $50 / hour | $100.00/hour |
| FIB/SEM | $55 / hour | $105 / hour | $200 / hour | $250 / hour |
| Sample prep | $5/hour | $20 / hour | $50/run | $100 / hour |
| Coating | $5 / run | $25/run | $10 / run | $35/run |
| Ultramicrotome | $10 / hour | $30/run | $50 / hour | $100/run |
| Critical pt drying | $5 / run | $25/run | $50/run | $70/run |
Multiple hour runs: For heavy unassisted use during off-hours, discounted rates apply, please call for more information.
Student charges: If associated with a course, fees are covered through Technical Fees. Beyond the course, students must be affiliated with a professor and charges paid through the department or a grant.
Instructional development: Grants of instrument time for development of course applications are available — contact the center for details.
Training costs:
** Free to MTSU faculty **
Students are required to take courses in order to use the instrument.
Workshops: Workshops on analytical techniques available in the center are held periodically.
