Usage and Rates

Current rates:

Hands-on training for AFM usage: $500 (one time fee)

Hourly rate for trained users: ($10 to 15/hr)

Hourly rate for assisted use of AFM: ($50/hr)

New rates to be effective July 1, 2024

Eligible users can request for AFM user facility support from the following intramural grant mechanisms:

Kickstart Facility Grant Program | Institute for Materials Research (osu.edu)