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MRFN Guest Research Program

Materials Research Facilities Network

Facility access for guest researchers

The Materials Research Facilities Network, or MRFN, is a nationwide partnership of Shared Experimental Facilities supported by the National Science Foundation’s Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers.

The MRFN provides researchers from academia, government, and industry laboratories with broad access to instruments, techniques, and collaborators at member institutions, promoting the growth and international competitiveness of advanced materials research in the United States.

Guest Research Program

Facility Access for Guest Researchers

In partnership with the University of Tennessee Office of Research, Innovation & Economic Development, the Center for Advanced Materials & Manufacturing at the University of Tennessee established the MRFN Guest Research Program.

This program promotes and fosters partnerships between CAMM researchers and faculty from regional undergraduate institutions who are actively engaged in research.

Funding support

Awards cover up to $5,000 for instrument usage and staff support at CAMM.

What is not included

Travel and lodging expenses are not included.

Research engagement

Remote access may be arranged in select cases, but onsite engagement with CAMM faculty and staff is strongly encouraged.

Demonstration of existing and/or complementary research support will be considered favorably.

Application Guidelines

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a one-page research proposal that clearly addresses the importance and technical feasibility of the proposed studies.

A listing of the experimental and computational CAMM facilities can be found on the CAMM Facilities page. Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their plans with facility staff before submitting a proposal.

Applications must include:

  • One-page research proposal
  • Research budget, including existing support
  • Current CV

All documents must be submitted through the form below. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

For assistance, contact Amber White at amberw@utk.edu.

Rolling Deadline

Rolling Application Deadline

User applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

MRFN Guest Research Program Application

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