Core Facilities: Chemical Instrumentation Facility (CIF)
Our Vision
The Chemistry Instrumentation Facility (CIF) envisions fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation on and off campus through the integration of cutting-edge research tools and expertise. Our goal is to advance the creation, characterization, and application of novel materials, facilitate collective learning, and serve as a hub for breakthroughs that lead to sustainable solutions and transformative scientific progress.
A key part of our mandate is to prepare work-ready students for the future through comprehensive hands-on training opportunities. By equipping students with practical technical knowledge and skills, we not only enhance their overall educational experience but also ensure they stand out as strong, qualified candidates in a competitive workforce after graduation.
Facility Instrumentation
Fee for Services Rates
Instrumentation Staff
Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Our Service Level Agreement (SLA) includes an overview of the facility, information for clients (e.g. training sessions, booking instrument time, submitting a sample, etc.), rules, rates and charges, service levels, customer satisfaction and FAQs.
Instrumentation Training
Science Technical Support Services (TSS) staff provide training for undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral research fellows, Faculty members, staff, and others in the key instrumentation techniques in Chemistry Instrumentation and X-ray Facilities, including Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, X-ray diffractometry, and GC-MS spectrometry.
Sample Submission Information
View our sample submission protocols and forms for a variety of instrumentation analyses.
All external clients must have a formal service agreement in place through the RSO – Legal Services team at UCalgary before any sample analyses can be conducted. Please contact chem.instrumentation@ucalgary.ca to initiate this process.
Contact us
If you have a general inquiry, please contact us.
Email: chem.instrumentation@ucalgary.ca
Phone: 403.220.5359
Hours of operation: 8:30am to 4:30pm