The ABIF aims to keep our fees as low as possible to ensure researchers have access to the technologies and expertise they need to perform high quality science.
The ABIF raises 88% of the funds required for the annual budget with 12% coming from the University.
ABIF Fees as of May 1, 2025
Instrument/Service |
McGill Power User25% Off Internal User Rate |
Internal User |
Non-McGill Academic |
|---|---|---|---|
Annual use of >200 Hours |
Payment with FOAPAL Required |
Internal User Rate + 30% |
|
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Data Analysis Workstations (Imaris, MetaMorph, Deconvolution) |
$13 |
$17 |
$22 |
|
Wide Field Microscope |
$17 |
$22 |
$26 |
|
Spinning Disk/TIRF |
$25 |
$33 |
$43 |
|
Laser Scanning Confocal (LSM710, LSM800, SP8, Stellaris 5) |
$28 |
$38 |
$49 |
|
Stellaris 8 STED/FLIM |
$32 |
$43 |
$56 |
|
Lattice Lightsheet Microscope |
$32 |
$43 |
$56 |
|
Training & Technical Support |
$70 |
$70 |
$90 |
|
Custom Image Analysis Support |
$80 |
$80 |
$104 |
|
Full-Service Microscopy |
$150 |
$200 |
$260 |
Imaris Satellite Licenses (limited availability)
2-day: $100, 3-day: $140, 7 day: $300
Initial training sessions usually last about 3 hours and include the hourly microscope fee plus the technical support fee.
IMPORTANT: ALL training and technical support is by appointment ONLY and will depend on the availability of the ABIF staff.