Scientific Investigation Groups

GEIPAN provides scientific data to support the scientific exploitation of UAP observations and to advance knowledge of phenomena associated with UAPs. Its budgetary resources come from the public service subsidy of the Centre National d'Études Spatiales (CNES), the French national space agency. GEIPAN classifies cases into a four-category system (A, B, C, D) and publishes case files publicly.

Established in July 2022 within the US Department of Defense, AARO synchronises efforts across the US government to detect, identify and attribute UAP. It reports annually to Congress and works alongside the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). Its published definition of a "UAP incursion" extends to Five Eyes partner countries.

The government of Brazil ordered all military and civilian pilots, as well as air traffic controllers, to report any UFO sightings to the National Aerospace Defense Command. The information is stored in the National Archives in Rio de Janeiro and is made available to researchers, including those seeking evidence of extraterrestrial life. The archive holds more than 800 documents, including the radar and witness records from the 1986 "Night of UFOs" event.

The Committee for the Study of Anomalous Aerial Phenomena (CEFAA) was created in 1997 through Exempt Resolution No. 01599. Its creation was necessitated by the numerous sightings of aerial phenomena reported by crews of commercial, private, sports and institutional aircraft, as well as the general public. On 18 October 2021, by Exempt Resolution No. 04 / 3 / 0113 / 1385, the office was renamed to Section for the Study of Anomalous Aerial Phenomena (SEFAA) and placed under the Communications Department of the DGAC.

The United Kingdom National Archives released a wide range of UFO-related information covering the period 2007–2013, including information pertaining to the final two years (2007–2009) of the UK Ministry of Defence's UFO Desk.

Grufon is a Greek UFO research network publishing UAP case records, research material and data from the Greek and broader Eastern Mediterranean region. The network is a partner of the UAP Cyprus Centre, and collaborates with other European research groups — including Ερ.Ε.Ν.Ζω — on joint initiatives such as support for the European Research Area (ERA) framework for unified, non- discriminatory European research.

A Greek website for the search for extraterrestrial life. The main purpose of the group is to present valid facts and documents about the UFO phenomenon, with the aim of informing the public and eliminating doubt regarding these incidents and phenomena. The site publishes articles and references for readers who wish to continue their own research, and offers direct contact with researchers in the field. The association co-signs joint European research initiatives alongside Grufon and UAP Coalition Netherlands.

Founded in 2021 by a team of former military scientists, UAPx is a non-profit scientific research organisation whose mission is "Collecting, Analyzing, Studying, and Publishing Actionable Data on the UFO/UAP Phenomena." UAPx provides direct public access to reviewed and analysed data, and designs, tests, implements and utilises specialised equipment to fill the gaps in sensor technology identified by the United States Government — without governmental involvement. The organisation has co-published peer-reviewed papers with the UAlbany Department of Physics.

The goal of the Galileo Project is to bring the search for extraterrestrial technological signatures of Extraterrestrial Technological Civilizations (ETCs) from accidental or anecdotal observations and legends into the mainstream of transparent, validated and systematic scientific research. The project is complementary to traditional SETI, in that it searches for physical objects rather than electromagnetic signals, associated with extraterrestrial technological equipment. Its instrumentation designs have been published in the Journal of Astronomical Instrumentation.

Founded in 1969 for "The Scientific Study of UFOs for the Benefit of Humanity," MUFON is a US-based non-profit organisation composed of civilian volunteers who study reported UFO sightings. It is one of the oldest and largest organisations of its kind, with over 4,000 members worldwide, chapters and representatives in more than 43 countries and in all 50 US states. MUFON investigates UFO sightings and collects data published in the MUFON Database for use by researchers worldwide. It promotes research on UFOs to discover the true nature of the phenomenon, with an eye toward scientific breakthroughs and improving life on our planet. MUFON also works to educate the public on the UFO phenomenon and its potential impact on society.

A non-profit research organisation located in Northern California. The Institute is composed of a number of scientific bodies, including the Carl Sagan Center for Research. Its mission is to lead humanity's quest to understand the origins and prevalence of life and intelligence in the universe, and to share that knowledge with the world.

In June 2022, NASA commissioned an independent study team to examine UAP from a scientific perspective, focusing on data availability and future collection methods. NASA announced the members of the team on 21 October 2022. The study focused solely on unclassified data. The team published its final report on 14 September 2023, containing recommendations for how NASA could help move scientific understanding of UAP forward. The study itself concluded, but its report remains a key reference document for the scientific approach to UAP data.

SCU promotes and encourages the rigorous scientific examination of Unidentified Aerospace Phenomena (UAP), commonly known as Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs). SCU comprises scientists, former military, law enforcement officials, and other professionals, utilising scientific principles, methodologies and practices to advance the study of UAP observed and reported around the globe. The coalition publishes peer-reviewed papers and maintains a public research library.