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User fees in the Centre are based on the self-recovery of operating costs. The fee structure includes two classes of users: "academic" and "non-academic". There are also two types of charges: per hour and per term/annual. In case of minor facility usage, the lab users are charged on an hourly basis. The time is estimated by manager based on the process description provided by the user and by the time booked by the user through the online booking system. In case of major lab usage (e.g., full-time graduate student involved in device fabrication research), a flat annual fee is charged every term in equal installments. The fee structure including the rates is to be reviewed each term based on the number of lab users and existing financial support. The foundation for the facility operation is a not-for-profit principle. The goal is to maximize the creative use and the scientific and technological output of the facility while operating it cost-efficiently for the users in the no-revenue fashion.
The users are responsible for purchasing supplies or special materials for project-specific needs (masks, special metals or chemicals, equipment modifications such as wafer carriers, etc.)
Equipment operation training and process operator services are subject to charge. Training fees are charged as an hourly rate; the number of hours charged to any user is fixed. There is also no charge for the introductory safety training. However, projects that require major technical assistance outside the lab might be subject to charges. All lab equipment and access fees are subject to change.
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(bracketed rates are charges for the involvement of G2N personnel, including training charges)