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Information for Visiting Researchers, Post-Docs, and Students
Planning for Your Trip
All visiting research requests are subject to review and permission is not guaranteed.
Visiting research groups exceeding five members must submit an application for director review at least six months in advance. Contact himb@hawaii.edu for more information.
For groups under five, proceed with the following instructions:
Step 1 Confirm an HIMB faculty sponsor before proceeding with any travel plans
Step 2 Budget for your trip using the new visiting researcher fee schedule as described below:
Daily |
Monthly |
|
Facility Use Fee |
$15 |
$350 |
Tank Space Fee |
$10* |
$250 |
Bench Fee (student/tech) |
$10 |
$150 |
Bench Fee (researcher) |
$20 |
$300 |
Hazmat Fee |
$30/liter produced |
*If you will be paying both tank space and bench fees, the tank space fee will be reduced to a daily rate of $5.
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- Facility Use Fee: All visiting researchers are required to pay this fee. This will help offset the cost of utilities and general maintenance of HIMB during your stay.
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- Tank Space Fee: Visiting researchers using communal tank space will be subjected to this fee.
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- Bench Fees: This fee compensates the HIMB hosting lab for expenses related to hosting, including use of space and consumables. Please discuss this fee structure with your sponsor during budget planning.
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- Hazmat Fee: Visiting researchers who generate hazardous waste and/or leave chemicals at HIMB will be subjected to this fee.
After HIMB Faculty Sponsor is Confirmed
Step 3 Submit a HIMB Registration Form obtained from your HIMB faculty sponsor
Step 4 Apply for housing at HIMB, if needed
Step 5 Submit a Visitor Waiver before arrival
Additional Resources for Planning Your Trip
- Will you be collecting biological organisms?
- Collecting organisms requires a special permit from the State of Hawaiʻi. Notify HIMB (himb@hawaii.edu) at least 60 days prior to your visit if you intend to do any collecting and review the Special Activity Procedures and Application listed below:
- Will you be working with vertebrates?
- Please contact HIMB (himb@hawaii.edu) to discuss IACUC policies and procedures.
- Will you be SCUBA diving?
- Instructions for visiting diver reciprocity applications are available on the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa website:https://www.hawaii.edu/ehso/visiting-diver-qualification-process/
- Will you be using HIMB fleet boats?
- Boating Policies can be reviewed on our website: https://www.himb.hawaii.edu/facilities/boating/