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External User Access

VINSE offers industry partners access to world-class materials development, characterization, and fabrication facilities. With a state-of-the-art cleanroom, advanced analytical laboratories, and expert staff support, VINSE provides flexible, cost-effective solutions for advancing materials and nanoscience innovation.

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Prior & Current External Users

external users

External users include researchers from industry, government laboratories, and academic institutions outside of Vanderbilt University. VINSE provides access to advanced nanofabrication, characterization, and imaging facilities, along with expert staff support to help advance your research and development goals.

To get started, complete the access request below. A member of the VINSE team will follow up with next steps and guidance tailored to your project needs.

Get Access

Types of User Agreements

  • Consultation

    Take advantage of the experienced VINSE staff to help guide your technological development. We will work with you to build a research plan that best uses our facilities to meet your needs quickly.

  • Fabrication and Characterization

    Do you have materials that require fabrication, or samples that need to be characterized? Skip the learning curve and let the VINSE staff perform the experiments and get to the solution as soon as possible.

    Download the Core User Agreement

  • Full Site Access

    For those who want to be a part of every step, we’ll train your scientists to operate independently in our facilities. 

    Download the Master User Agreement

See User Fees

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Finalizing Access Request

These steps apply to external users seeking full site access and authorization to operate independently within VINSE facilities. Please complete them only after being directed by VINSE staff, as required credentials and passwords will be provided at that time.

External Onboarding Steps