Visiting Scientist Program Fees
Visiting scientists are billed based on dates confirmed when space assignments are made, and on whether stays are lengthened (space permitting). Refunds will not be given for late arrivals or early departures unless there are extenuating circumstances.
*The below fees are for reference only. Updated for 2026 TBA.
Laboratory Rentals
Laboratory space rental is available to support visiting scientist research activities. Each laboratory rental allows one person to occupy the space. A personnel surcharge is applied for each additional person occupying the space. A hazardous waste flat fee is included in the Laboratory Rental Rates when wet bench space is rented.
Core Facilities
Use of core facilities and equipment is on a fee-for-use basis. Research specimens must be ordered in advance; vertebrate animal use requires prior IACUC Approval.
- Instrumentation Core Fee Schedule
- Animal Core Fee Schedule
- DNA Sequencing Core Fee Schedule
- Imaging Core Fee Fee Schedule
- Computational Biology Fee Schedule
Conference Rooms
Please contact the Courses and Conferences team for availability if you would like to rent conference room space per the Conference Room Rates.
Housing Rentals
Visiting scientists may lease cottages or apartments and may apply for housing for their staff per the Housing Rental Rates.
Cottages:
Rustic—Pond Cottages
Mid Level—Rieck, Epstein, Homer Smith, White
Premium—Cove Cottages, Meadow Cottages, Forster, Bevelander and Oaks
Apartments:
Efficiency Eden 1 A & B
Standard Eden 2 A & B
Dormitories:
Birch, Spruce, Oaks 1, 2, 3, 4
Graduate Student Housing:
Emery Cottage, 164 Old Bar Harbor Road
Dining Hall
Individual meals/meal plans and a la carte items can be purchased throughout most of the year. Please note: All Birch and Spruce residents are required to purchase the full meal plan, as cooking is not allowed in those dormitories. Special catering requests must be made by MDI Biological Laboratory staff on behalf of visiting scientists, and must be approved in advance.
Full Meal Plan:
$265/week
Individual Meals:
Breakfast – $6/each, Lunch – $14/each, Dinner – $20/each