Georgia Tech has a rich history of collaboration with various U.S. Department of Energy National Labs, fostering impactful research, student training, and technological advancements. These partnerships span diverse fields, including materials science, clean energy, computational engineering, biology, manufacturing, transportation, climate studies, national security, and policy development. 

Collaboration Highlights 


Joint Research

Faculty collaborations with national labs have resulted in joint publications, grants, patents, and innovative products. 

Student Opportunities

National labs support Georgia Tech through user facilities, training programs, postdoctoral positions, and student internships, shaping the careers of future leaders. 

Alumni Impact

Many Georgia Tech alumni have found long-term employment opportunities at national labs, contributing to ongoing research and development efforts. 
 

Strategic Engagement Plan 

Our strategic engagement plan aims to strengthen the relationship between Georgia Tech and national labs. Key objectives include: 

  • Identifying and advancing mutual strategic goals 
  • Enhancing the visibility of interactions 
  • Establishing standard operating procedures for administration and faculty engagement 
  • Implementing metrics to measure relationship growth
     

Joining Forces with National Laboratories 

Review the approval process for Georgia Tech faculty interested in establishing joint affiliations with national labs.
 

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