Using Shared Research Equipment
Are you looking for high-tech equipment but lack the resources? Do you need extra capacity? Are you looking for the latest state-of-the-art technology to answer your research questions? The concept of Shared Research Facilities makes it possible to make use of the advanced equipment of Wageningen University & Research. External parties also make their research equipment available via Shared Research facilities. This equipment can be found at the location of that organisation or within one of the WUR facilities.
Our equipment is accessible by everyone
Shared Research Facilities offers access to advanced equipment from Wageningen University & Research (WUR). These facilities are accessible to everyone: small and large organisations, but also knowledge institutions. Most of our equipment can be easily used by yourself or with help of our operator; some equipment can only be operated by our staff. The equipment can also be used in your research projects together with WUR.
Your benefits:
Using the equipment from Shared Research Facilities offers many advantages:
- No high investment or fixed operating costs: pay only for your own use
- Testing new technologies in an easy way
- You get advice which equipment best suits your needs
- Up-to-date knowledge and expertise available. The expertise is based on accumulated knowledge and the latest scientific developments within the domain of WUR.
- Well-maintained state-of-the-art equipment
- Quickly find the equipment you are looking for
The SEARCH database provides a clear overview of all equipment, with the right contact person for each device. Based on your requirements, this expert will provide you with information on the possibilities and conditions of use. Our experts are available for advice and are able to help you find the best approach. Are you ready for use? Then we will plan the use together with you.
Agreements about use
You can often use the equipment for your research for short or longer periods of time. A major advantage is that you only pay for the time you use the equipment. The results of your research remain your property and confidentiality is of course guaranteed. All agreements are clearly laid down in a user agreement.
Would you like to know more?
If you have a question or would like to know more, please contact us. The Shared Research Facilities team will be happy to assist you.
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Sharing your Research Equipment
Do you have research equipment available which is not fully utilised in terms of capacity? Then sharing the equipment can be a sustainable solution. Shared Research Facilities are able to support you and will be available to discuss the possibilities. For example, making your equipment available for shared use at your own location, or sharing your equipment as part of the Wageningen University & Research Facilities.
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Investing in Research Equipment
Wageningen University & Research continuously invests in research equipment and facilities for innovative research. Shared Research Facilities offer opportunities to invest in advanced research equipment together with organisations outside WUR. This makes the purchase of state-of-the-art research equipment both feasible and affordable. The shared use hereby guarantees optimum utilisation of the capacity.