MRI Bookings

Booking the MRI Scanner

In order to book TIRF's 3T MRI scanner and/or time within the facility, please email mrbookings@robarts.ca.

To view the availability of TIRF's 3T MRI please refer to the online schedule.

The following information is required when booking scan time through mrbookings@robarts.ca.

Principal Investigator (PI): Name of PI
Name: Operator of MRI scanner
Scanner: 3T
Gradient Insert Coil Required: Yes or No?
Prep room required: Yes or No?
Non-Human Study: Yes or No?
Assisted Study: Yes or No?
Clinical Assessment Room Required: Yes or No?
Study Name:  
Study Date:  
Time required (minimum booking of 30 min):  
Contact information:  

Anyone looking to operate the MRI system must contain both Level 1 and 2 Security Access for the Translational Imaging Research Facility.

NOTE: All human and/or assisted scanning must be operated by the Translational Imaging Research Facility CMRTO certified MRI Technologist. All others will be denied the request. 

MRI Scan Rates

Assisted and/or Human Imaging $450.00/hour
Unassisted Imaging (Animal/Phantom/Other) $225.00/hour
Walk-On (Unassisted Imaging Only) * $200.00/hour
External Contract Rate Negotiable
Pilot Study for New Investigators ** No Charge
Core Maintenance/Service/Upgrades No Charge

* Walk-On rate applies ONLY to requests made no more than 1 hour prior to the requested scan time
** Subject to approval by the Translational Imaging Research Facility 3T Core Committee

Cancellation Policy

  • A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required to cancel a booked MRI without incurring charges.
  • If the MRI booking is cancelled within 48 hours of the scheduled scan but with at least 12 hours' notice, a charge of $50.00 per hour will apply to the original booking
  • If the MRI booking is cancelled with less than 12 hours' notice, the full cost of the original scan will be billed.
  • If an Investigator wishes to transfer their booked scan to another study or Investigator, at least 24 hours' notice is required.

     NOTE: All scan times must be cancelled through mrbookings@robarts.ca.