User Fees

Our equipment and facilities are open to everyone. There are no membership fees – we charge hourly rates that vary based on type of use.

user fees

User Fees

  • Analytical
    • Vanderbilt personnel hourly rate: $20
    • VUMC, Fisk, TSU and Meharry hourly rate: $20
    • External universities & non-profit partners hourly rate: $22
    • Industry and external for-profit partners hourly rate: $32
  • Bruker AFM
    • Vanderbilt personnel hourly rate: $40
    • VUMC, Fisk, TSU and Meharry hourly rate: $40
    • External universities & non-profit partners hourly rate: $44
    • Industry and external for-profit partners hourly rate: $65
  • Helios FIB/SEM
    • Vanderbilt personnel hourly rate: $70
    • VUMC, Fisk, TSU and Meharry hourly rate: $70
    • External universities & non-profit partners hourly rate: $77
    • Industry and external for-profit partners hourly rate: $179
  • Merlin SEM
    • Vanderbilt personnel hourly rate: $55
    • VUMC, Fisk, TSU and Meharry hourly rate: $55
    • External universities & non-profit partners hourly rate: $60
    • Industry and external for-profit partners hourly rate: $90
  • Osiris S/TEM
    • Vanderbilt personnel hourly rate: $70
    • VUMC, Fisk, TSU and Meharry hourly rate: $70
    • External universities & non-profit partners hourly rate: $77
    • Industry and external for-profit partners hourly rate: $192
  • Cleanroom

    Base Rate (includes simultaneous usage of all tools) 

    • Vanderbilt personnel hourly rate: $35
    • VUMC, Fisk, TSU and Meharry hourly rate: $35
    • External universities & non-profit partners hourly rate: $39
    • Industry and external for-profit partners hourly rate: $65

    E-Beam Lithography (EBL) additional charge

    • Vanderbilt personnel hourly rate: $21
    • VUMC, Fisk, TSU and Meharry hourly rate: $21
    • External universities & non-profit partners hourly rate: $23
    • Industry and external for-profit partners hourly rate: $67
  • Specimen Prep and 3D Printing

    Coatings

    • Gold sputter deposit
      Vanderbilt personnel hourly rate: $10
      VUMC, Fisk, TSU and Meharry hourly rate: $10
      External universities & non-profit partners hourly rate: $11
      Industry and external for-profit partners hourly rate: $16
    • Parylene Coater
      Vanderbilt personnel hourly rate: $35
      VUMC, Fisk, TSU and Meharry hourly rate: $35
      External universities & non-profit partners hourly rate: $39
      Industry and external for-profit partners hourly rate: $65

    3D Printing (Vanderbilt Rates)

    • Prusa i3 mk3s (PLA/ABS/PETG): $4
    • Prusa i3 mk3s (FlexFill/Ninjaflex): $5
    • Prusa SL1 (tough resin): $5
    • Prusa SL1 (flexible resin): $6
    • BVOH support add on: $1

    Grinding & Polishing (Vanderbilt Rates)

    • Sand paper: $2
    • Polishing cloth: $10
    • Slurry: $10
    • Lapping film: $48
    • Diamond paste: $2
  • Professional Services

    VINSE offers staff support for users who wish to use the facilities remotely. VINSE professional staff are able to perform your measurements, imaging, and analysis in your absence for a service fee.

    The VINSE undergraduate Tech Crew is also available to support many processes in the cleanroom without a service fee. To inquire about these services, please contact the VINSE administrative office.  

    Professional Staff Hourly Service Fees:

    • Internal: $50
    • External universities & non-profit partners hourly rate: $55
    • Industry and external for-profit partners hourly rate: $80