Florida International University: Applied Research Center Email Format
Research ServicesFlorida, United States51-200 Employees
Florida International University: Applied Research Center is a research services organization located in Miami, Florida, focused on solving real-world problems through interdisciplinary collaboration among the university’s applied and basic research units. It emphasizes free-flowing exchange of ideas among academic researchers, government, private sector, and industry partners to support educationally relevant and economically sound research programs. The center’s mission centers on addressing environmental stewardship, energy security, and defense technology through cooperative research and entrepreneurship, while providing training opportunities for FIU’s diverse student body under experienced mentorship. As part of its university-based research ecosystem, the Applied Research Center positions itself to deliver value-driven solutions across public and private sector contexts. It operates within FIU’s broader research community and seeks to advance innovation by leveraging cross-disciplinary expertise, with a governance framework guided by respect for health, safety, the environment, creativity, service excellence, leadership, and accountability. The center has a physical presence in Miami and serves as a hub for collaboration among academia, government entities, and industry partners.