Industrial Collaboration Program (ICP)
The Industrial Collaboration Program (ICP) is a membership program for bench to bench collaborations with industry, providing a quick and cost-effective connection between industry researchers and Cornell resources, including state-of-the-art research facilities and the expertise of leading CCMR faculty and advanced graduate research staff.
Within the ICP, companies work with a multidisciplinary team of university researchers to design and implement projects that have direct industrial relevance.
Membership Research Themes:
Polymer Outreach Program (POP)Research projects focusing on polymer science and engineering |
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Green MaterialsResearch on environmentally friendly materials |
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Fuel Cells and EnergyEvaluation of novel catalysts, membranes, and other technologies in collaboration with the Cornell Fuel Cell Institute |
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General Materials ResearchResearch projects covering the entire spectrum of materials research in collaboration with 103 faculty from 12 departments comprising the membership of CCMR |
Click here to see: Industrial Collaboration Partners |
ICP Features
- Direct participation in the design of research efforts
- Networking opportunities with Cornell scientists
- Early access to potential employees (students)
- Access to symposia
- Access to CCMR shared experimental facilities
- Low Cost (5% overhead)
- Internships and industrial residence program
- Three minimum levels of support of graduate student or postdoctoral associates
| Partner (full year) | $60,000 | |
| Associate (half year) | $30,000 | |
| Affiliate (summer) | $15,000 |
Please contact the Industrial Partnerships Office for more information and assistance.




