The Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (German: Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung), or BAM, is a German research institute in the field of materials science.

Its historical origins start in 1871, a year in which Germany was unified, as the Mechanisch-Technische Versuchsanstalt.

Within the interconnected fields of materials, chemistry, environment, and safety, the main areas are: It is owned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.

Its competences are to improve safety in technology and chemistry through research and development, testing, analysis, approvals, advice, and information.

The Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing is subdivided into departments and divisions.