Research Core Facilities
At UT Austin, state-of-the-art facilities support groundbreaking research across disciplines. Explore the cutting-edge technologies, equipment, instrumentation and resources that help researchers advance knowledge and solve complex global challenges.
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There are four major research core facilities at UT Austin. Each one is available for use by faculty and staff outside a specific college.
Animal Resources Center
Animal Resources Center oversees the care and use of vertebrate animals utilized as part of the research and teaching activities of the University, serving as a source of expertise and support for investigators and ensuring that animal welfare and ethical treatment remain the highest priority.
Center for Biomedical Research Support
Center for Biomedical Research Support is a consortium of core facilities providing researchers with cutting-edge technologies and resources to advance biomedical research. CBRS offers cost-effective access to state-of-the-art equipment, services, technical expertise, and training that foster campus-wide innovation and collaboration.
Microelectronics Research Center
Microelectronics Research Center advances the next generation of materials and electronic devices through integrated research, development, and world-class education, serving university and industry users who are building technology products and knowledge.
Texas Materials Institute
Texas Materials Institute provides instrumentation and infrastructure needed for state-of-the-art materials research and manages a variety of core facilities, supported by Ph.D.-level managers. These facilities include materials analysis and spectroscopy, cleanroom nanofabrication and electron microscopy.