For businesses collaborating with UMass Amherst, UMII will help you find a the right project framework to meet your needs:
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Exploratory and Fundamental Research— Projects led by UMass faculty who are recognized experts in their fields under contract to your organization. Faculty researchers focus on basic research and create new knowledge while directly supporting your industrial R&D efforts. At each stage of the process, research directions are guided by the needs of the sponsor.
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Applied Research and Technology Development —Applied research builds upon basic science and engineering studies to yield applied and targeted results driven by sponsor specifications. These programs are highly customized, and agreements are tailored to the sponsor’s needs.
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Scoping Projects— This option is for short-duration feasibility studies and early assessments. Scoping projects are perfect for idea development and the concept feasibility stage. Information gained from scoping projects helps determine whether a longer-term research program is warranted and guides future research directions.
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Research Services—The Research Services program provides access to UMass technical expertise and Core Facilities. This option is for analytical work by scientists and researchers, including consultation and data analyses. We coordinate the arrangements for your company to get the instrument time and assistance needed to speed up your R&D efforts.