GeoLab – centralized lab facility at the Faculty of Geosciences

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

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