All prices are indicative only and are not final. All prices listed apply to academic projects only. Industry pricing differs and is available upon request.
For Price on Application (P.O.A.) enquiries and rates for commercial projects/entities, please contact manager.mbi@monash.edu.
An annual pricing increase of approximately 5% will apply each January.
| Equipment/ Service | Use | Location | 2026 Hourly rate ($AUD, ex GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3T MR-PET (Biograph) | Human & large animal | Clayton | MRI Only - $680 MR-PET - $1,050 (Radiopharmaceuticals not included) |
| 3T MRI (Cima.X) | Human & large animal | Clayton | $850 |
| 9.4T MRI | Small animal | Clayton & Alfred | $190 |
| Low-field MRI | Human | Clayton | P.O.A |
| MPI-CT | Small animal | Alfred | $160 |
| PET-CT (Quadra Vision) | Human | Alfred | P.O.A |
| PET-CT (Mediso) | Small animal | Clayton & Alfred | Single Bed - $190 Multi Bed - $285 CT Only - $106 (Radiopharmaceuticals not included) |
| CT | Large animal | Clayton | $106 |
| Ultrasound + Photoacoustic System | Small animal | Clayton | PAUS $160 US only $106 |
| Radiochemistry equipment | Human & animal | Clayton & Alfred | P.O.A |
| EEG | Human | Clayton | P.O.A |
| TMS | Human | Clayton | P.O.A |
| Ocularmotor | Human | Clayton | P.O.A |
| Tier | Fee |
|---|---|
| MRI | $250 |
| PC2 and Surgery | $500 |
| Radiochemistry | $750 |
The subscription charge is valid for 12 months, and each user who performs scanning is required to hold a subscription. There is no pro-rata pricing available. Users may upgrade to a higher subscription tier at any time by paying only the difference between their current tier and the new tier.
| Modality | Location | 2026 Hourly rate ($AUD, ex GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Additional scanner assistance | Clayton & Alfred | $128 + equipment |
| Data analysis service | Clayton & Alfred | $190 |
| Preclinical surgery service | Clayton & Alfred | $190 |
| Advanced Clinical Technical Support for studies utilising MBI equipment (e.g., task programming, set-up) | Clayton | $160 |
| Advanced Clinical Technical Support for fMRI studies performed outside of MBI (e.g., coding). | Clayton | P.O.A. |
| Modality | Use | Location | 2026 Hourly rate ($AUD, ex GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym | Human | Clayton | P.O.A. |
| Exercise Physiology | Human | Clayton | P.O.A. |
| Spin Room | Human | Clayton | P.O.A. |
| Virtual Reality Room | Human | Clayton | P.O.A. |
| Meditation/Yoga Room | Human | Clayton | P.O.A. |
If you need to cancel a booking, please let us know as early as possible so the facility can be made available to other researchers.
Primary investigators are responsible for ensuring participants arrive on time for scheduled sessions. Cancellation charges apply as follows:
If cancellations exceed 25% of total bookings, a flat 50% cancellation fee will apply.
This policy applies to all MBI equipment.
If you need to cancel a booking, please let us know as early as possible so the facility can be made available to other researchers.
Primary investigators are responsible for ensuring participants arrive on time for scheduled sessions. Cancellation charges apply as follows:
Cancellation policy applies to all MBI (Alfred) equipment.