The Research Foundation for the State University of New York

Research Foundation (RF) for the State University of New York is a private foundation based in Albany, New York. Established in 1951, the research foundation works with the academic and business leadership of campuses to support research and discovery at SUNY through efficient and skillful administration of sponsored projects and adept transfer and sharing of intellectual property for public benefit and economic growth. The RF manages SUNY's research portfolio providing essential sponsored programs administration and innovation support services to SUNY faculty and students performing research in life sciences and medicine, engineering and nanotechnology, physical sciences and energy, social sciences, and computer and information sciences. The foundation's investments are governed by the board of directors.