The U.S. Department of Energy's national labs offer an unparalleled opportunity for public/private partnerships in research, testing, and publication. Through the national labs' user facilities, independent groups can take advantage of equipment and facilities in order to advance their own understanding and work. Interested parties are encouraged to reach out to relevant user facility contacts. Learn about the various methods to work with the labs and which one may be right for you.

EXPLORE National Labs

Explore the various resources that the Better Plants programs provide for taking advantage of the U.S. Department of Energy's national labs' services and offerings.

Get to Know the National Labs

An outgrowth of immense investment in scientific research initiated by the U.S. Government during World War II, the National Laboratories have served as the leading institutions for scientific innovation in the United States for more than seventy years.

The Department of Energy'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. They address large scale, complex research and development challenges with a multidisciplinary approach that places an emphasis on translating basic science to innovation.