Access to the EPMA facility is possible for internal and external users. The facility is part of a national consortium between Utrecht University, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Naturalis. Researchers from these institutions are eligible for the internal rate³. For other academic researchers, we charge the external rate. Commercial projects are possible upon request.

There are three options to apply for access to our EPMA facility:

• Through a national¹ funding scheme: EPOS-NL (costs covered)
• Through an international² funding scheme: EXCITE (costs covered)
  → call open now until Nov 29. How to apply for access
• Using own project funds: reach out to us

¹excl. UU and consortium partners VU & Naturalis
²excl. NL

Read next about:
→ EPMA technique, strengths & limitations
→ Technical specifications
→ Sample requirements & preparations
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→ National EPMA facility