RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
INSTAR Lab — a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit research institute (EIN 85-0845517 · SAM UEI XUFYFB1KU1B3 · CAGE 8QFS6) headquartered in Marietta, Ohio — offers multiple pathways for engagement by researchers, early-career scientists, institutional partners, donors, and federal collaborators. Whether you are a principal investigator seeking an independent research environment, an early-career PhD ready to develop your research identity, an organization seeking a credible science partner, or a funder looking to support public-benefit research, there is a defined next step for you here.
Join as a Principal Investigator
Experienced researchers seeking an independent, intellectually rigorous environment are invited to explore affiliation with INSTAR Lab. As a nonprofit institute free from commercial constraints, INSTAR offers PIs the autonomy to pursue long-horizon questions alongside a collaborative consortium of methodological and strategic partners. Contact [email protected] to discuss research affiliation.
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Consortium Postdoctoral Fellowship
Early-career PhDs are invited to apply for the Consortium Postdoctoral Research Fellowship — a 12-month volunteer engagement (20+ hrs/wk) hosted by Curiosity Research Corp in partnership with INSTAR Lab and Tao Learning. Fellows develop their research identity within a structured, interdisciplinary environment with access to the full suite of Consortium methodologies and mentorship. Apply at /fellowship/.
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Institutional Partnership
Organizations seeking a credible nonprofit research partner for collaborative science, co-investigation, or technology development are encouraged to engage through INSTAR's formal partnership program. INSTAR's 501(c)(3) status and NTEE U05 classification make it a suitable co-investigator for philanthropic, corporate, and interagency research initiatives. Visit the Partner page or contact [email protected].
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Support INSTAR as a Donor or Funder
Contributions to INSTAR Lab are tax-deductible under IRC §170. As a 501(c)(3) private operating foundation (EIN 85-0845517 · SAM UEI XUFYFB1KU1B3 · CAGE 8QFS6), INSTAR directs philanthropic and institutional support directly into research operations, fellowship development, and scientific infrastructure. Funders seeking to support American nonprofit science with clear public benefit and Ohio-based STEM workforce impact are invited to contact [email protected] to discuss giving and co-funding structures.
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