ISAS welcomes collaborations with faculty, students, academic institutions, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, community groups, industry partners, alumni, and donors. Through research partnerships and philanthropic support, our partners help advance interdisciplinary discovery, provide meaningful student experiences, and strengthen the use of scientific AI and advanced computing at UIS.
Collaborate With ISAS
ISAS works with partners to develop projects that combine disciplinary knowledge with artificial intelligence, statistics, data analytics, computational modeling, simulation, and physical AI.
Research Collaboration
Faculty members and external researchers may collaborate with ISAS on research design, data analysis, computational methods, grant proposals, publications, and interdisciplinary project development.
Sponsored and Applied Projects
Government, nonprofit, community, and industry partners may work with ISAS on applied research questions, data-informed decision-making, scientific modeling, and the development or evaluation of computational approaches.
Student Research Sponsorship
Organizations may support faculty-mentored student projects that address meaningful research or organizational questions. These collaborations give students practical experience while providing partners with access to university expertise and emerging talent.
Education and Outreach
ISAS welcomes opportunities to collaborate on seminars, workshops, guest lectures, professional training, research demonstrations, and community-engaged educational activities.
Who We Work With
- Government agencies and public-sector organizations
- Nonprofit and community organizations
- Businesses and industry partners
- Alumni, foundations, and individual supporters
How Collaboration Begins
- Contact ISAS with a brief description of your question, need, or proposed project.
- Meet with the ISAS team to discuss goals, available data, expertise, resources, and timeline.
- Determine the project’s feasibility, scope, responsibilities, and potential funding needs.
- Develop an appropriate research, educational, or partnership plan in accordance with university policies.
Support the ISAS Hub
Philanthropic support helps ISAS expand opportunities for students and faculty, pursue innovative research, and build meaningful connections between UIS and the broader community. Gifts of every size can contribute to the continued growth and impact of the Hub.
Support for ISAS can help provide:
- Undergraduate and graduate student research opportunities
- Student stipends, scholarships, and project support
- Research software, data resources, and computing tools
- Conference travel and student research presentations
- Seminars, workshops, and invited speakers
- Interdisciplinary pilot projects and collaborative proposals
- Community, government, and industry engagement activities
Ways to Give
UIS provides several ways to support university programs, including online gifts, annual gifts, planned gifts, employer-matched gifts, and other forms of philanthropic support. The UIS Division of Advancement can help donors identify the appropriate giving option and ensure that a gift is directed according to the donor’s intentions.
Explore Ways to Give to UIS | Contact the UIS Division of Advancement
Start a Conversation
Whether you are interested in proposing a research project, sponsoring student participation, supporting an event, or making a gift, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your interests.