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== CAMRI MRI Scanner Pricing Structure ==
== CAMRI MRI Scanner Pricing Structure ==
All rates include the assistance of an MR technologist.
Scanner usage is charged at $500/hr which includes the assistance of an MR technologist (subject to availability). Prepaid time is only available under exceptional circumstances.
# Standard Hourly Rate of $500 per hour of use.
 
# Package A - $10,000, 21 hours of scanner time ($475 per hour, 5% discount from hourly rate).
===Notes===
# Package B - $25,000, 56 hours of scanner time ($450 per hour, 10% discount).  
# Before data collection can begin, the PI must attend all necessary training and submit required documentation, including an IRB-approved protocol and consent form. [[CAMRI:CPHS|Click here for an IRB proposal template.]]
# Package C - $50,000, 125 hours of scanner time ($400 per hour, 20% discount).
# CAMRI has a [[CAMRI:PilotTime|Pilot Time Program]] to reward frequent users and allow for the collection of preliminary data for new projects.
# Package  D  - $100,000, 300 hours  of scanner time  ($333 per hour, 33% discount).
# Scanner time and MR technologist assistance must be reserved using the [[CAMRI:iLab|iLab online scheduler]]. The minimum duration of a scan session is one hour.  
<b>Notes</b>
# Time used to scan phantoms or tissue samples will be charged at $175 per hour.
# All scanner time and MR technologist assistance must be reserved using the [[CAMRI:iLab|iLab online scheduler]].
#Billing is automatic, based on the amount of scanner time reserved in iLab. After a reservation is made, users have 24 hours to modify or cancel it without charge. If reserved time is not used for any reason (including subject no-show, subject failure to meet screening criteria, experimental difficulties, or any other reason) users will be charged the full rate for the unused time, unless the user reports the cancellation at least 24 hours prior to the start of the reserved time (allowing other users a chance to use the time) in which case the user will be charged at half the normal rate. Cancelled time can be paid with the usual payment methods or a user's accrued pilot time ([[CAMRI:PilotTime|Pilot Time Program]]).
#CAMRI has a generous [[CAMRI:PilotTime|Pilot Time Program]] to provide no-cost pilot time to permit the collection of preliminary data for grant applications that will then be used to pay for scan time at CAMRI. All other scans for approved research projects as core services will be charged and PIs are expected to pay standard core fees, according to the policies of BCM's [[https://www.bcm.edu/research/advanced-technology-core-labs |Advanced Technology Cores]].
# Credit cards are accepted but prices will be 4% higher than those listed above (equal to the fee charged by our credit card processing service).
# If scanner time is reserved but no scans are performed for all or part of the time (due to subject cancellation, experimental set-up or any other reason) the user will be charged for the unused time at half-price. Exception: users will receive an amount of unused time equal to the amount of paid time. This calculation is performed within each billing period.
##Scanner booked for 8 hours, paid usage 1 hour. Unused time = 8 - 1 = 7 hours. Billable unused time = unused time - paid usage = 7 - 1 = 6 hours. Charge = 6 / 2 = 3 hours.
##Scanner booked for 8 hours, paid usage 4 hours. Unused time = 8 - 4 = 4 hours. Billable unused time = 4 - 4 = 0 hours.
# Packages for other amounts of scan time are available on request.
# Scan time in packages must be used within 12 months of purchase. Unfortunately, it is not possible to obtain a refund for unused time or to transfer it to other investigators.
# Scans conducted outside of normal business hours will be charged at half-price (e.g. weekend scan time is $250/hour for the hourly rate) but no technologist is available except by special arrangement.
# Scans of tissue phantoms (as distinct from living subjects) will be charged $100 per hour.
# Credit cards are accepted but prices will be 3% higher than those listed above (equal to the fee charged by our credit card processing service).

Latest revision as of 12:28, 23 February 2021

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CAMRI MRI Scanner Pricing Structure

Scanner usage is charged at $500/hr which includes the assistance of an MR technologist (subject to availability). Prepaid time is only available under exceptional circumstances.

Notes

  1. Before data collection can begin, the PI must attend all necessary training and submit required documentation, including an IRB-approved protocol and consent form. Click here for an IRB proposal template.
  2. CAMRI has a Pilot Time Program to reward frequent users and allow for the collection of preliminary data for new projects.
  3. Scanner time and MR technologist assistance must be reserved using the iLab online scheduler. The minimum duration of a scan session is one hour.
  4. Time used to scan phantoms or tissue samples will be charged at $175 per hour.
  5. Billing is automatic, based on the amount of scanner time reserved in iLab. After a reservation is made, users have 24 hours to modify or cancel it without charge. If reserved time is not used for any reason (including subject no-show, subject failure to meet screening criteria, experimental difficulties, or any other reason) users will be charged the full rate for the unused time, unless the user reports the cancellation at least 24 hours prior to the start of the reserved time (allowing other users a chance to use the time) in which case the user will be charged at half the normal rate. Cancelled time can be paid with the usual payment methods or a user's accrued pilot time (Pilot Time Program).
  6. Credit cards are accepted but prices will be 4% higher than those listed above (equal to the fee charged by our credit card processing service).
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