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Become a Partner

How to Connect with CSL

Research contracts
Some companies contract for goal-oriented research, which targets a specific research area.
Long-term research gifts
Companies also make long-term gifts dedicated to an area of research, rather than a specific problem.
Research center funding
Some corporations fund a research center, which can have a significant impact on the company's research direction. By funding a center, a company also develops a pool of students from which it can hire. These students would have experience working on problems of direct interest to the company.
Leveraging existing research
Instead of contracting for new research, companies may leverage research that is already going on at CSL.
Licensing
Companies can license intellectual property, such as software, from CSL. Companies that support the research have the opportunity to negotiate beneficial licensing terms.
Consulting
Many CSL faculty members consult on a private basis with companies. These contacts are made through the individual faculty, not CSL directly.
Student interns and fellowships
Companies hire student interns as a way to meet short-term needs and recruit future employees. They also offer fellowships to support students' research.
Research Visitor Program
Provides a chance for researchers from academia and industry to interact with CSL faculty and students on novel, innovative, interdisciplinary research topics for an extended period (usually 2 weeks to 6 months).