The Centre is committed to collaborative research and innovation through open access to our state-of-the-art core facilities. We welcome King’s researchers, external academic collaborators commercial clients and industry partners.

Access rates

Rates vary depending on funding source. Please contact the team for our 2025 access rates.

King’s College London researchers

Current facility users can book instruments and services via King’s our online booking system.

Prospective users must submit two forms
Account Request Form - Include a valid grant code in the ‘Account Number’ field

Training Request Form - Submit one form per microscope, specifying sample details and instrument preferences. Please refer to the NIC access policy.

Training - Two sessions are required before independent use:

Session 1: Demonstration and setup (bring samples if possible).

Session 2: Hands-on operation under supervision.

External academic, commercial clients and industry partners
The Nikon Imaging Centre (NIC) welcomes external academic researchers, commercial clients, and industry partners.

We offer flexible access models and tailored collaboration opportunities to support a wide range of research and innovation needs. Whether you're seeking imaging support, joint research initiatives, or long-term partnerships, NIC is equipped to help.

For access enquiries, service details, collaboration opportunities, or quotations, please contact the NIC team.

NIC opening times

Weekdays, 09:00 –17:00
Out-of-hours access is available upon request once competency is demonstrated.

James Levitt

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