Rates

The following hourly rates have been approved by Management Accounting and Analysis (MAA) and the Dean’s Office for 11/1/25-10/31/26.

Confocal Microscopy:

Standard trained user rate: $ 75.38 / hour

Training rate: $ 251.94 / hour

For users new to confocal imaging, training typically requires 2, separate, 2-hour sessions.  For users with previous confocal experience, training typically requires a single 1–2 hour session. 2 new users max per training session.

Long-term rate for imaging time beyond 3 hours: $ 27.80 / hour (Note: the first 3 hours will be charged at $75.38 / hour)

External Users (industry/for-profit): $ 109/ hour standard, $ 364 / hour training, $ 40 / hour long-term (see above)

 

Widefield Microscopy:

Standard trained user rate: $ 45.41 / hour

Training rate: $ 251.94 / hour
For users new to widefield microscopy, training typically requires ~1 hour. 2 new users max per training session.

Long-term rate for imaging time beyond 3 hours: $ 31.30 / hour (Note: the first 3 hours will be charged at $45.41 / hour)

External Users (industry/for-profit): $ 45 / hour standard, $ 364 / hour training, $ 50 / hour long-term (see above)

 

Light Sheet Microscopy:

The Keck Center is excited to offer training and imaging time on a 3I Lattice Light Sheet microscope. We are hoping to have trainings online in early 2026. If you are interested, please contact beliveau [at] uw.edu

Standard trained user rate: $ 296.95 / hour

Training rate: $519.02 / hour

External Users (industry/for-profit): $ 429 / hour for usage, $750 / hour for training

Image Analysis:

IMARIS workstation:  $ 34.75 / hour (undergraduate and graduate students may use at no cost)

External Users (industry/for-profit): $ 50 / hour

FIJI – LASX workstation:  No charge