Research Driven by Industry and Supported by Government
The Center for Advanced Research in Forensic Science (CARFS) unites the power of academic research and the market wisdom of industry to develop products and processes to advance investigative forensic sciences. CARFS' structure is based on the National Science Foundation’s Industry-University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) model and leverages National Institute of Justice (NIJ) funds to reduce administrative costs for partners and members.
Shared Benefits From an Efficient Structure
Industry Members
- Project choice
- Shared intellectual property
- Advanced instrumentation
- Expert hiring pool
- Shared funding
- Reduced administrative costs
- Government support
Academic Partners
- Faculty funding
- Student job placement
- Cross-facility collaboration
- Industry-driven proposals
- Sustainable projects
- Community insights
- NSF IUCRC status
NSF and NIJ
- Proven operational structure
- Increased U.S. innovation
- Expert research
- Economic advancements
- Improved analytical accuracy
- Efficient use of public funds
- Student mentorship
Industry Members
Any company, federal research facility, or government-owned contractor-operated laboratory may join. Review your membership options ->
Academic Partners
University research labs develop products and processes chosen and funded by industry members. Discover our research ->
