Frequenty Asked Questions

• What is IFR?
  

  IFR is a not-for-profit company with charitable status. It is an Institute of the Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).
  
  IFR is a unique Institute in Europe, as its mission covers the full food agenda.  Whilst other UK institutions provide excellence in some components of our research, none has the full range of IFR's activity, either in its breadth of research or in the variety of basic to applied outputs.
  
  Our research outcomes feed into national and international strategies, delivering advice and solutions for UK Government, public sector bodies, regulatory authorities, industry and consumers.

• Who do I contact if I have a query?
  

  General enquiries should be directed to ifr.communications@bbsrc.ac.uk or Tel:+44(0)1603 255328

• Where is IFR?
  

  IFR is located on the Norwich Research Park, with the University of East Anglia, the John Innes Centre, The Genome Analysis Centre, The Sainsbury Laboratory and Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital nearby. Directions and transport information can be seen on the 'How to find IFR' page

• How do I find out about employment opportunities within IFR?
  

  All employment opportunities are advertised at jobs.ifr.ac.uk
  Speculative CV's are not appropriate

• How do I find out about studentship opportunities at IFR?
  

  Information and further details of current studentship opportunities are available at www.ifr.ac.uk/students

• What research does IFR do?
  

  Details of our research programme are available at www.ifr.ac.uk/info/science/