Instrument bookings are done via FOM. Only trained users can book the EMC instruments.

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Helios 660 SEM/FIB

Internal (Rice) user fee:  $60/hr .

External (academic & non-profit) user fee: $94/hr

External (industry) user fee: $240/hr

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Titan Themis S/TEM

Internal (Rice) user fee:  $80/hr-

External (academic & non-profit) user fee: $125/hr

External (industry) user fee: $325/hr

Half rates are available for after-hours (7pm-9am) and weekends.

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Technician Assistance/Paid Work

An extra fee is charged for work done by a technician rather than a trained student/scientist, as follows:

Internal: $70/hr

External-not for profit: $110/hr

External-for profit: $120/hr