Office of Brookhaven National Laboratory Affairs

Brookhaven National Laboratory - One of Our Nation's Leading Research Labs

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is a multipurpose research laboratory housing large, state-of-the-art facilities such as RHIC, NSLS-II, and the Center for Functional Nanomaterials. Stony Brook is a partner in Brookhaven Science Associates LLC, managing the Laboratory for the Department of Energy.

 

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Joint Appointments with BNL

Stony Brook and Brookhaven Lab are able to benefit from the exchange of knowledge and expertise made possible through joint appointments. Such appointments typically involve formal arrangements, for example with a fraction of an SBU faculty’s effort assigned at Brookhaven with shared salary funding. Other opportunities exist for guest (non-salaried) appointments between the institutions. Guest appointments enable SBU faculty, postdocs, and student researchers to develop collaborations and access facilities at BNL. BNL researchers also have opportunities for adjunct or non-salaried appointments at SBU.

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Professor and students in classroom setting

Annual SEED Grant Program

The Office of Brookhaven National Laboratory Affairs administers the annual Seed Grant program, fostering collaborative initiatives between scientists at Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Laboratory. Funded by the Office of the President, this program encourages joint research efforts. Detailed proposal requirements are shared with the campus community via email well in advance of the submission deadline.

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Daily Shuttle Service Between SBU and BNL

A free shuttle service connects Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Laboratory, offering convenient transportation for students, faculty, and staff who work at both institutions. Supported by the Office of Brookhaven Laboratory Affairs and university partners, the shuttle operates Monday through Friday with regular service during the academic year.

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Outside view of the BNL Facilities building

BNL Facilities

Explore the world-class research facilities at Brookhaven National Laboratory, where scientists push the boundaries of discovery in physics, nanotechnology, and more. These state-of-the-art facilities, including the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider, National Synchrotron Light Source II, Center for Functional Nanomaterials, and Laboratory for BioMolecular Structure, provide powerful tools for exploring the building blocks of matter, advancing materials science, and uncovering new knowledge across disciplines. Through a unique partnership with Stony Brook University, these facilities offer students, faculty, and researchers unparalleled opportunities for hands-on collaboration, innovation, and discovery.

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