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Arkansas Core Facilities Exchange

The Arkansas Research Alliance Core Facilities Exchange (CFE) is an online platform showcasing research instrumentation and accompanying services available at laboratories across the state. The CFE was designed to increase awareness of and access to high-value equipment and facilities in Arkansas. By fostering collaboration, enhancing grant competitiveness, and optimizing shared resources, the CFE strengthens our state’s research ecosystem.
Benefits
  • Stimulate and Improve Research
  • Enhance Grant Competitiveness
  • Foster Collaboration
  • Reduce Redundancy in Capital Expenditures
  • Increase Utilization
Memorandum of Understanding
  • October 2024 | UA Division of Ag Added to the Agreement
  • March 2022 | ACRI Added to the Agreement
  • December 2021 | Memorandum Signed
To establish and manage the Core Facilities Exchange,

ARA is leading a statewide partnership.