Each year, CRF collaborates with UMass Amherst units across campus, throughout the UMass system, as well as programs in the local colleges of Amherst, Hampshire, Smith, and Mount Holyoke. These associations have led to innovative projects and an extended network of research opportunities. Collaborators include:
- Department Of Biology
- Department Of Chemistry
- Department Of Engineering
- Department Of Sociology
- Department of Political Science Legal Studies Program
- Department Of Psychology
- Global Initiatives Program
- Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement
- Office of the Provost
- Office of Faculty Development
- Office of Jewish Affairs
- School of Public Health And Health Sciences
- Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies
- Center for Neuroendocrine Studies (CNS)
- Center for Public Policy and Administration
- The Science Technology and Society Initiative
- The Social and Demographic Research Institute
- Psychology of Peace and Violence Program
- Rudd Adoption Research Program
- Women, Gender, And Sexuality Studies Program
- School of Education
- School of Nursing
Affiliations with off-campus organizations have resulted in partnerships, grant proposals and co-sponsored events and lectures.
- Bay State Health Systems
- Five-College Inc.
- Greater Springfield-Umass Amherst Partnership
- Journal of the History Of Childhood And Youth
- Motherwoman
- Mt. Holyoke College
- Partners for a Healthier Community
- Smith College
- University of Michigan Interuniversity Consortium for Political and Social Research
- Western Mass. Center for Healthy Communities
- Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts

