When applying for grants, please use the below rate per hour table. These rates reflect a fair estimate of inflation. As such, they are subject to change, but changes need to be approved by the Protocol Review Committee (PRC). Please notice that for existing subcontracts with older rates, the Kirby Center will apply the rates according to the table.
| CY | 3 Tesla * | 7 Tesla* | ||
| Prime Time** | Extended Day✢ | Overnight/Weekend/Holiday† | Any Time | |
| 2025 | $750 | $600 | $450 | $900 |
| 2026 | $770 | $620 | $470 | $915 |
| 2027 | $790 | $640 | $490 | $930 |
| 2028 | $810 | $660 | $510 | $945 |
| 2029 | $830 | $680 | $530 | $960 |
| 2020 | $850 | $700 | $550 | $975 |
* Rates without Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs; Beginning February 1, 2025 F&A may be added for direct billing depending on the budget type. F&A currently is 62% for Kennedy Krieger Institute. Direct billing relates to billing without a Kennedy Krieger subcontract.
** Prime Time: Weekdays 9am - 5pm or outside prime hours with technologist or other Kirby Center personnel assistance
✢ Extended Day: Weekdays 8am - 9am or 5pm - 6pm
† Overnight/Weekend/Holiday: Weeknights 6pm – 8am, weekends and holidays
Special rates are available for pre-reserved slots, these need to be requested from the PRC and be prepaid. Development time for pulse sequences and other technology implementation for common use can be requested at 1/2 the rate.