Research facility fees cover laboratory bench space and/or field research sites as well as general use of UMBS support facilities such as stockroom, computer labs and libraries, etc. They do not cover breakage, supplies, boats or vehicles, copying, phone charges, or staff support, etc. These items incur direct charges. Fees are charged for each individual working on a project and for the duration of the stay at UMBS.
| Researcher Fee Category | Daily Rates | ||
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027* | |
| UM Researchers | $30 | $33 | $36 |
| Non-UM Reseachers | $45 | $50 | $55 |
| UM Student Reseseachers | $14 | $16 | $17 |
| Non-UM Student Researchers | $18 | $19 | $21 |
Researcher category includes: Senior Investigators, Postdocs, Research Assistants & Technicians
Student Reseacher category includes: Undergraduate, MS, and PhD students working on their own projects
* Please contact UMBS when budgeting for future projects, for estimates of annual rate increases beyond 2027.
| Housing & Dining Fee Category | Daily Rates | ||
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027* | |
| Long-term > 4 week stay | |||
| Researchers | $ 46 | $ 49 | $ 51 |
| Partners | $ 50 | $ 53 | $ 56 |
| Short-term < 4 week stay | |||
| Researchers | $ 55 | $ 58 | $ 61 |
| Partners | $ 55 | $ 58 | $ 61 |
| Dependents | |||
| Ages 14 - 17 years | $ 25 | $ 26 | $ 27 |
| Ages 3 - 13 years | $ 13 | $ 13 | $ 14 |
| Younger than 3 years | $ 6 | $7 | $ 7 |
Partner category includes: Partners of Researchers, Instructional Faculty and Teaching Assistants.
All fees are current but subject to change.
