User information - Norwegian 7tmr Center - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
For users of the equipment
Where to start?
1. If you have a project ready to go: Submit the registration form. Then we will contact you for a meeting.
2. If you are planning to apply for funding for a project: Take a look at the pricing information and make sure you budget for possible cost increases based on standard price index regulations.
You can of course also contact the director or coordinator on e-mail for any questions you may have
Safety
Due to the increased field strength compared to other MR systems, additional safety regulations apply. We have established procedures for safe operation (in Norwegian):
- Standard Operating Procedures.
- Volunteer information and concent form (for protocol optimization).
- Patient/volunteer screening form.
User access
Key project members can be granted card-access to the 7T MR premises upon completing dedicated safety training.
Opening hours
The Norwegian 7T MR Center is fully staffed in the period August 20th-June 20th, except during school holidays. The MR-system has the following weekly schedule:
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.00-11.30 | 1 Radiographer Present | 1 Radiographer Present | 2 Radiographers Present | 1 Radiographer Present | 1 Radiographer Present |
| 12.00-15.00 | 1 Radiographer Present | 1 Radiographer Present | 2 Radiographers Present | 1 Radiographer Present | 1 Radiographer Present |
| 15.00-21.30 |
Pricing (updated 26.01.2026)
The prices follow the core facility model where users will need to cover all direct costs. User prices are calculated according to the RIR model (rental location) from NFR. Prices will be adjusted on regular basis using standard price index. Users must take that into account for budgeting.
For all grant proposals the normal rate for equipment use as shown below must be used in the budget. Note that for all in-vivo scanning a radiographer is required to run the scanner. Also note, in-vivo scanning usually equires a 90 minute time-slot per subject. In effect, this means the total cost for one in-vivo 7T MR exam for NTNU/St.Olavs affiliated projects usually is NOK 6581. All external research institutions will be charged 25 % VAT.
The 7T MR Center can provide assistance from Medical Physicist and Staff Scientist for purpose of protocol optimization and method development. This cost should also be included in grant proposals.
| Equipment: |
Contribution price Local Research Users |
Contribution price External Research Users |
Oppdragspris (incl VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7T MR, normal rate per hour | NOK 3,551 | NOK 4439 | NOK 18,709 |
| 7T MR, reduced rate per hour (NTNU/St.Olav-projects funded before 01.01.2023) |
NOK 1,776 |
Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 7T MR, Master Student Project per hour | NOK 710 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 31P head coil | NOK 225 | NOK 281 | NOK 563 |
| MR Elastography Equipment | NOK 100 | NOK 125 | NOK 250 |
| Spine Coil | NOK 195 | NOK 244 | NOK 488 |
| Services: | Contribution price (No VAT) |
Contribution price External Research Users |
Commercial Rate (incl VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, nominal price per hour | NOK 836 | NOK 1045 | NOK 1254 |
| Radiographer,reduced rate per hour (NTNU/St.Olav-projects funded before 01.01.2023) | NOK 418 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Radiographer, Master Student Project per hour | NOK 167 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Medical physicist, price per hour | NOK 609 | NOK 761 | NOK 914 |
| Method development by physicist, price per hour | NOK 609 | NOK 761 | NOK 914 |
Booking
We are using a dedicated booking system that you can find here. All projects will be given access to the booking calendar.
User meetings
User meetings are organized on a regular basis. These meetings will be announced on e-mail to all active projects.