These are the user fees for microscopes and services in the MCMP.
Non-academic users should contact Christa Hercher christa.hercher@mail.mcgill.ca, 514-761-6131 #3655) for prices.
Microscopes
| Internal base rate | Internal reduced rate | External labs (academic) | |
| Wide-field Microscope | $ 12.00 /h | $ 9.00 /h | $ 20.00 /h |
| Laser Capture Microdissector | $ 20.00 /h | $ 15.00 /h | $ 40.00 /h |
| Slide Scanner | $ 26.00 /h | $ 19.50 /h | See “Services” below |
| Confocal Microscope | $ 30.00 /h | $ 22.50 /h | $ 50.00 /h |
| Two-photon Microscope | $ 40.00 /h | $ 30.00 /h | $ 60.00 /h |
Internal Douglas users also benefit from a reduced rate (25% OFF internal user rate) after 200h of annual use. This rebate is not available for academic users outside the Douglas.
Services
| Internal base rate | External labs (academic) | Companies | |
| Assistance | Microscope + $ 50.00 /h | Microscope + $ 50.00 /h | |
| Training | $ 50.00 training fee + Microscope | Microscope + $ 50.00 /h | |
| Slide Scanning Service | |||
| Brightfield Slides | $ 8.00 /slide | $ 10.00 /slide | $ 15.00 / slide |
| Fluorescent Slides | $ 10.00 /slide | $ 12.00 /slide | $30.00 / slide |
| Two-photon Volume Scanning | Contact us | Contact us | |
| Workstation | $ 5.00 /h | $ 10.00 /h | |
| Neurolucida & StereoInvestigator Key | $ 5.00 /d | $ 10.00 /d |
*Additional costs include the use of the slide scanner $26/hr + slide preparation and loading time at $50/hr.
Prices effective June 1, 2026.