Get Access to VINSE - New Vanderbilt Users

VINSE user facilities are open to everyone.  There are no membership fees – VINSE charges hourly rates for our facilities and equipment. Complete the following steps to receive access to VINSE core facilities. Detailed instructions for each step are provided below. Non-Vanderbilt users, click here.

1. Submit request to access facilities form
2. Create iLab account
3. VU EHS safety training
4. Lab specific training 
5. Join VINSE in iLab

Step 1: Submit Online Request 

Submit an online 'Request to Access VINSE Facilities' form. This form is required for new users and current users that want access to additional VINSE facilities.

Step 2: Request iLab Account

iLab is the platform used to make tool reservations and complete the billing.

• Click here to create an account , after account is created contact your PI to be assigned a project billing number

Step 3: VU EHS Safety Training 

Users requesting access to analytical or cleanroom labs are required to complete the VU EHS training modules below.  (If using only advanced imaging tools, skip this step).   

• Log in to SkyVU
• "Me" menu, select "Learning" 
• Search and enroll in “Chemical and Physical Safety for Research Labs”
• Email VINSE a screenshot of completion report

Step 4: Lab Specific Training 

*Reminder - only complete the training for the labs you plan to use

• Watch cleanroom orientation video
• Review the Cleanroom Safety Plan & Conduct of Operations Manual
• Complete acknowledgement form

Analytical  

• Watch analytical orientation video
• Review the Analytical Lab Safety Plan & Code of Operations Manual
• Complete acknowledgement form.  

Advanced Imaging  

No orientation, tool specific training is scheduled upon request

Step 5: Join VINSE in iLab

• Find VINSE under "Core Facilities" and request access