Researchers who wish to conduct research at OIMB must fill out our application for visiting researchers. A 24-hour notice is necessary if you wish to cancel or reschedule your visit. All cancellations made within 24 hours of scheduled arrival date will be charged $20.00.
On-Campus Housing
OIMB has three two-bedroom cottages, one three-bedroom cottage that is handicap accessible, and a one-bedroom cottage available for short-term and long-term stays. In addition, we have single rooms within a dormitory with kitchen facilities. Arrangements for housing should be made with Laura Screen.
Research Facilities
In recent years, many of the researchers visiting the OIMB have had specific collaborative arrangements with resident faculty, and therefore occupy space in the relevant faculty lab. For those with independent research projects, a dedicated visitors’ lab in the research building may be reserved. The lab includes bench space for 3-4 people, additional bench space with sinks and cabinets, a fume hood, and two long seawater tables.
The visitors’ lab also includes an isolated room with benches and a second fume hood, an auxiliary darkening room with microscopes and basic histology equipment, and direct access to environmental chambers and the “crab room” (an enclosed set of seatables and tanks). The SEM and confocal share a room at the end of the visitors’ lab. Researchers interested in reserving all or part of the visitors’ lab should contact OIMB administration well in advance, because it is commonly used in the late spring and summer by short-term classes and field trips.