Scheduling and Fees

Scheduling Equipment

Our equipment can be scheduled through our scheduling website. A Project Application must be completed before you are allowed to schedule. Each time a Project Application is submitted, a unique code (ex. pa43) will be generated and emailed to you.

The scheduling directions can be viewed after you have logged in or registered with the scheduling site. When you register with the scheduling site, enter your Project Application code as your login. For assistance with online scheduling, call our office at (662) 325-3019.

MRI Scheduling Instructions

Step One - Train for Safety
To ensure the safety and well-being of our subjects, patients, researchers, and staff, I²AT in conjunction with MSU's Office for Regulatory Compliance requires ALL individuals involved in ALL research projects involving humans or the MRI to complete I²AT Safety Training (detailed below) before scheduling or using the fMRI. All individuals involved in research projects dealing with the fMRI must complete I²AT Safety Training annually. For more information, please contact I²AT at (662) 325-3019.

  • Safety Training Instructions
    1. Go to this link: http://www.orc.msstate.edu/.
    2. Click on the "Training" tab (left side).
    3. Click on "General Safety", Tab 6.
    4. Scroll Down to "I²AT Safety Training."
      • Training I – Initial Training
      • Training II – Refresher Course
    5. Click on Instructions and proceed as directed. You will need to watch the video and take the exam.
  • Once you complete the exam, the results will be transmitted to Regulatory Compliance. They will then notify I²AT of your results. If your score is lower than 88%, you will be contacted to either retake the test or to review the missed questions.

Step Two - Submit your Paperwork
You will need to complete our Project Application with the appropriate IRB/IACUC number, Screening Forms (MRI Screening, Animal Screening), and other related documents for each research project that involves the use of the MRI. The Project Application is designed to provide us with all the contact, compliance and billing information we will need to assist you with your research project. Once you complete the Project Application, you will receive your login for the scheduling site (a unique project application code that must be updated with each new application). Review the Checklist and Equipment Costs before submitting the application.

Please allow seven (7) business days after the submission of the application and other documentation to process your research project application.

Step Three - Schedule the Equipment
Once you have submitted the required application and screening form and your project has been approved, you will receive an email notice confirming your approval. This email is separate from the project application code email. Any appointments made using the code will not be confirmed until we have approved all paperwork. Once you paperwork is approved, you can create a user name and login to the scheduling system. You may schedule your whole project at once, or one session at a time, but you will only be able to schedule as many reservations as you requested in the application. We will try our best to accommodate all scheduling requests. However, at times we might have to suggest alternative dates or times due to the volume of requests or compliance constraints.

  • Scheduling an appointment using the I²AT Scheduling System:
    1. Visit the scheduling website.
    2. Follow the directions on the right hand side of the page to schedule the Equipment.

Step Four - Confirmation
Once your paperwork has been processed, and your reservation made, you will receive an e-mail confirming your requested time. If there are any questions or concerns, you will be contacted prior to confirmation.

ALL cancellation requests must be made 24 hours in advance. We understand that particular experimental circumstances may not allow for a 24 hr advance notice. If this is the case, you must notify us at least 2 hr in advance. Not doing so will result in you being charged for the time you have reserved the instrumentation. You must cancel through the online scheduling system. Verbal cancellations may be made, but you must submit your cancellation online as well to avoid being charged for the time.