Membership
Go from idea to independent research in a real lab.
How It Works
In three months, you'll have designed, run, and completed your first independent project using professional equipment, real protocols, and living systems.
Staff guidance from day one — whether your project is bioart, speculative design, or something we haven't seen yet. All memberships begin with an application and an in-person safety orientation before lab access.
We provide equipment and basic consumables to get you started. Project-specific materials are your responsibility. Need reagents, cultures, or supplies that require a license to purchase? We can procure them on your behalf at no markup.
Try a Workshop First
Not sure yet? Drop in to any free public program or lab night. Workshops start at ₩50,000. Join within 30 days and your fee is credited toward your first month.
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Member ₩300,000/mo First independent project. Shared bench, mentorship, starter kit. | Studio ₩1,500,000/mo For members ready to upgrade. Dedicated bench, full access, official affiliation. | ||||
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| 3 mo min | 6 mo | 12 mo | 6 mo min | 12 mo | |
| Biosafety Level 1 lab access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Equipment training | Core instruments | Core instruments | Core instruments | All instruments | All instruments |
| Staff mentorship | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Basic starter consumables | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Licensed material procurement | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bench | Shared | Shared | Shared | Dedicated | Dedicated |
| Member events and community | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Personal storage (100L) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Priority equipment booking | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Official lab affiliation | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Lab space for documentation | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Free workshops | 1 | 5 | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Guest workshop passes | 1 | 2 | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Grant letter of support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Project profile on website | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Monthly 1:1 with founder | ✓ | ||||
| Biosafety Level 2 pathway consultation* | ✓ | ||||
* Biosafety Level 2 access requires all relevant licenses, training, and regulatory permits. These are your responsibility.
Grant letters of support apply to projects conducted at Critical Biology.
All commitments are prepaid. Installments available in three-month increments for six- and twelve-month terms. Members may upgrade to Studio mid-term — contact us to arrange.
Apply →Lab Steward
A small number of positions for people who want to earn their access. Stewards commit up to 20 hours per week to lab operations including equipment maintenance, supply inventory, and event setup.
Benefits vest over time. At three months: base Member access. At six months: one free workshop and one guest pass. At twelve months: personal storage, project profile, grant letter of support, five free workshops, and two guest passes.
Stewards who continue past twelve months unlock Studio-level access, priority equipment booking, and official lab affiliation.
Volunteer
Want to help but not ready for a steward commitment? Volunteers support events, assist in the lab, and help with communications on a flexible schedule.
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