Fingerprint and biometrics reaserch sites:

• MSU Biometrics Research Group: https://biometrics.cse.msu.edu/
  Provides information on ongoing projects (e.g., fingerprint recognition, spoof detection, forensics), datasets, and a repository of publications. MSU’s group has produced many algorithms deployed in real-world systems and regularly posts cutting-edge results (like ongoing updates on latent print matching).
• The Biometric System Laboratory at the University of Bologna: https://biolab.csr.unibo.it/home.asp
  BioLab’s site offers downloads for FVC datasets, SFinGe software, and the MCC SDK, as well as links to its many publications. The lab is known for evaluation initiatives and has a strong focus on fingerprint recognition, classification, and synthetic data generation.
• NIST Biometrics and Forensics Research Program: https://www.nist.gov/spo/forensic-science-program/biometrics
  NIST’s official pages for biometrics provide links to software (NBIS), data (Special Databases), and test results (MINEX, PFT, ELFT). NIST’s Computer Security Division also publishes standards (like the ANSI/NIST-ITL data format relevant to fingerprints). These resources are essential for anyone implementing standardized fingerprint systems.
• FVC-onGoing: on-line evaluation of fingerprint recognition algorithms: https://biolab.csr.unibo.it/FVCOnGoing/UI/Form/Home.aspx
  FVC-onGoing is an online platform for the automatic evaluation of fingerprint recognition algorithms. It allows researchers to submit their algorithms, which are then tested on hidden datasets, providing standardized benchmarking and performance comparisons.
• International Association of Biometrics (IAB): https://iab-rubric.org/
  IAB provides a collection of biometric datasets and resources, including databases for fingerprints, signatures, face, iris, and multimodal biometrics, supporting research and development in biometric identification.
  
  Biometrics and forensic associations
• IAPR Technical Committee on Biometrics: https://iapr-tc4.org/
  Part of the International Assoc. for Pattern Recognition, TC4 provides an information hub for biometric research worldwide. The TC4 website lists major conferences (IJCB, ICB), summer/winter schools, and maintains links to biometric databases and publications. It also announces awards (e.g., the IAPR Best Biometrics Paper).
• International Association for Identification: https://www.theiai.org/
  This professional forensic association represents a diverse, knowledgeable and experienced membership that are assembled to educate, share, critique and publish methods, techniques and research in the physical forensic science disciplines.
• Fingerprinting in the Modern World (Rutgers University): https://sites.rutgers.edu/fingerprinting/
  This educational site offers resources about the history, science, and modern applications of fingerprinting, including lesson plans and materials for teaching biometric concepts at the high school and undergraduate levels.
• International Association of Forensic Sciences (IAFSM): https://www.iafsm.org/
  The International Association of Forensic Sciences and Medicine (IAFSM) is a global organization that brings together forensic science professionals, organizes conferences, and promotes the exchange of knowledge and best practices in forensic disciplines.
• International Biometric Society: https://www.biometricsociety.org/home
  The International Biometric Society is a scientific organization that promotes the development and application of statistical and mathematical theory and methods in the biosciences, including biometrics. It organizes conferences and publishes scientific journals.
• IEEE Biometrics Council: https://ieee-biometrics.org/
  Highlights the mission to promote research and education in biometrics. It provides links to the IEEE T-BIOM journal, conference information (e.g., IJCB, FG), and an overview of publicly available biometric databases (categorized by modality – with sections for fingerprint, latent, contactless, etc.).
• European Association for Biometrics (EAB): https://eab.org/
  The EAB is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the responsible and ethical use of biometrics in Europe. It facilitates collaboration between industry, academia, and government, and organizes events and educational activities.
• European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI): https://enfsi.eu/
  ENFSI is a network of forensic science institutes across Europe, working to harmonize standards, promote best practices, and support research and development in forensic science, including fingerprint and biometric analysis.
• International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA): https://www.ibia.org/
  IBIA is an international trade association representing the biometrics and identity technology industry. It advocates for the adoption of biometric solutions, provides education, and promotes industry standards and best practices.
• Biometric Update: https://www.biometricupdate.com/
  Biometric Update is a news portal providing daily updates, articles, and analysis on biometric technology, industry trends, deployments, regulations, and research worldwide.
• Biometrics Institute: https://www.biometricsinstitute.org/
  The Biometrics Institute is an international membership organization that promotes the responsible, ethical, and effective use of biometrics. It brings together users, vendors, and experts to share knowledge and develop best practices.
• Swiss Center for Biometrics Research and Testing: https://www.biometrics-center.ch/
  The Swiss Center for Biometrics Research and Testing, affiliated with Idiap Research Institute, supports collaboration between academia and industry in the development and evaluation of biometric technologies, focusing on security and privacy.
• Center for Identification Technology Research: https://citer.clarkson.edu/
  CITeR is a research center focused on advancing identification technology, including biometrics. It conducts collaborative research with industry and government partners and provides educational resources and datasets.
• Biometrics Security and Privacy (BSP) group at Idiap: https://www.idiap.ch/en/scientific-research/biometrics-security-and-privacy
  The BSP group at Idiap Research Institute focuses on research in biometric security and privacy, including template protection, anti-spoofing, and privacy-preserving biometric systems.