Doe national lab

What is a DOE National Laboratory?

The primary mission of the DOE national laboratories is to conduct research and development (R&D) addressing national priorities: energy and climate, the environment, national security, and health.

What is the Energy Department's 17 national labs?

The Energy Department's 17 National Labs tackle the critical scientific challenges of our time -- from combating climate change to discovering the origins of our universe -- and possess unique instruments and facilities, many of which are found nowhere else in the world.

How many laboratories does the Department of energy conduct research?

The Department of Energy executes the research to support its missions through 17 national laboratories. The chart shows the nature of the research done at each laboratory. Each multipurpose science laboratory possesses a number of core capabilities and facilities that enable a wide range of multidisciplinary research.

How many DOE laboratories are there?

Sixteen of the seventeen DOE national laboratories are federally funded research and development centers administered, managed, operated and staffed by private-sector organizations under management and operating (M&O) contracts with the DOE.

How do I contact a DOE National Laboratory?

If you are an employee of a DOE national laboratory, please reference the national laboratory points of contact in the STIP Community Listing. For STI Submission Questions or Concerns Contact: [email protected] or [email protected].

How many national laboratories are there?

Although the national laboratories form an integrated system, each of them has its individual mission, capabilities, and structure. The Department of Energy executes the research to support its missions through 17 national laboratories. The chart shows the nature of the research done at each laboratory.