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Be part of what's next for flavor.
Research Collaborations and Partnerships
The Flavor Intelligence Group (FIG) collaborates with academic and industry partners to address fundamental and applied challenges in flavor science and accelerate innovation.
We welcome partnerships through:
- Sponsored research. Collaborative projects addressing specific scientific and technological challenges.
- Collaborative grant proposals. Joint applications to advance fundamental and applied research in flavor science.
- Student sponsorship. Opportunities to support graduate research and train the next generation of flavor scientists.
Services
FIG provides scientific expertise and analytical capabilities to support research, product development, and innovation.
Flavor Analysis
- Off-flavors and quality
- Flavor stability and shelf-life
- Ingredient replacement
Technical Consulting
- Flavor design and creation
- Experimental design for analytical and sensory workflows
- Data infrastructure and pipeline development
Our Capabilities
Our analytical platform includes Liquid Chromatography coupled with high resolution MS (Q/Tof) and Gas Chromatography coupled with high resolution MS (Q/Tof), and state-of-the-art sampling for flavor including Vacuum In Tube extraction and Dynamic Headspace.
Our sensory platform is in development.
Instrumentation and Technology Partnerships
We are seeking partnerships with analytical instrument manufacturers and technology developers to advance the next generation of tools for flavor analysis.
Opportunities for collaboration include:
- Method development. Co-developing and evaluating analytical methods, automated workflows, and data processing solutions.
- Technology innovation. Advancing high-throughput analytical capabilities to generate data at the scale required for AI-powered flavor discovery.
- Scientific visibility. Disseminating collaborative research through publications, conferences, and academic workshops.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration. Connecting technology developers with research challenges and expertise across academia and industry.
- Education and training. Supporting hands-on training for the next generation of scientists and instrument users.
Join Our Team
Prospective graduate students can apply here. Application deadline for Fall 2027 is December 1st, 2026.
The selection is highly competitive, so students are invited to prepare compelling applications demonstrating their skills and interests in flavor research. Backgrounds in chemistry, analytical chemistry and computer science are encouraged. Please indicate your interest in FIG in your letter, as our program is new and not yet in the selection.