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Work With INSTAR Lab — Collaboration Opportunities
Explore ways to work with INSTAR Lab, from federal research collaboration and STTR partnerships to enterprise R&D and co-investigation on sponsored programs.

What a sponsor should be able to evaluate.
Help researchers, institutions, industry, and government identify an engagement model with clear scope, technical ownership, and deliverables.
INSTAR states the question, the method, the evidence, the limitations, and the next decision so a researcher, program officer, or contracting team can assess fit.
Boundary / keep the limit visible
Credible research names its uncertainty.
State what is known, what remains uncertain, and what would change the conclusion.
Reviewing fit? Compare the engagement pathways for your organization.
Ready to engage? Discuss a collaboration or sponsored-program requirement.
Engagement / choose a path
Choose the right way to engage.
Choose the next action based on the decision, solicitation, or technical need you are evaluating.