EPMA facility access & services
Access to the EPMA facility is possible for internal and external users. The Microprobe Lab is part of a national consortium between Utrecht University, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Naturalis. Researchers from these institutions are eligible for the internal rate*. 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 national funding scheme: EPOS-NL (costs covered)
- Through an international funding scheme: EXCITE (costs covered)
- Using project funds*: reach out to us
*We currently charge following rates for measurements (excl. VAT):
Consortium users (UU, VU, Naturalis)
EUR 300/day
Other academic users
EUR 600/day
Commercial users
EUR 1330/day