Tribology Laboratory
- University of Florida. Primary activities of this Tribology Laboratory involve experimental and numerical studies of the wear and friction of materials.
- http://grove.ufl.edu/~wgsawyer/index.html

Center for Advanced Friction Studies
- Southern Illinois University - The role and scope of the facility involves the education of undergraduate and graduate students in the science of friction materials and training through the research experience.
- http://frictioncenter.siu.edu/

Tribology of Materials Research Center
- University of Windsor. The Center focuses on how friction and wear occur at the microscopic level on lightweight materials, such as aluminum or magnesium, and composite materials. Research is carried out in partnership with General Motors' Surface Enginee
- http://www.uwindsor.ca/tribology

Tribology
- Imperial College London. Focusing on liquid lubricants, contact mechanics and the performance and reliability of lubricated systems.
- http://www.me.ic.ac.uk/tribology/

Southwest Research Institute Engine Research Department
- The department is engaged in engine development, engine testing, performance testing, performance development and engine bench testing: all activities of significance to those interested in the tribology of internal combustion engines.
- http://www.swri.edu/4org/d03/engres/spkeng/sprkign/progbrfs.htm

Cambridge University Tribology Group
- Projects on failure of surfaces in rolling and sliding, metal deformation, friction and lubrication.
- http://www-mech.eng.cam.ac.uk/Tribology/