Rates

We encourage you to contact us or make a service request in order to discuss our rates and service models.

Service Rates

Please note: We anticipate having to increase scanning rates by 5-10% annually, to cover rising expenses. Please contact us for the appropriate rate to include in your grant applications.

Rates as of 1 April 2024, in Canadian dollars:

Service Grant-funded research (tri-council etc.)Industry-funded research
Research Support ServicesInitial Project ConsultationUp to 2 hours free,
then $150/hour		$225/hour
Safety training
Required for researchers present during scanning		$100/person$200/person
Pre- and Post-Scanning Services by MR Engineer, MR Physicist, and Imaging Scientist$150/hour$225/hour
Research ScanningDevelopment Scanning for funded studies$660/hour$800/hour
Development Scanning for researchers applying for fundsPlease contact usN/A

MRO Annual Access fees for Standard Scanning:

  • Reflects the number of participants and scanning hours per participant at $660/hour for grant-funded studies, and at the negotiated rate for industry-sponsored studies.

    Please contact us for a quote to include in your grant application
Overtime Scanning
For scanning outside of regular business hours.
*Subject to availability of MR Scanner Operator		Add $125/hour*Add $125/hour*
Cancellations: with minimum of 15 working days’ notice
 
Cancellations: with less than 15 working days’ notice		No charge
 
Penalty may apply

 

For any other type of requests, please contact us.

All research projects subject to approval by Scientific Advisor.

Upright Open MRI

Shared Research Platforms are facilities funded jointly by the Office of the VP, Research and Innovation and Faculties and departments for the purpose of offering specialized research services to UBC and external research communities.

UBC receives support for managing its research enterprise from the federal Research Support Fund.

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