FaST (Faculty and Student Teams)

Program Description

This program, a collaboration between the US Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), places teams of one faculty member and 1-3 undergraduate students in paid internships with scientists or engineers on projects related to the Lab's research programs
Each faculty member must make a three-summer commitment; students may participate for one or two summers
For more information , see the DOE website.

Faculty members in science or engineering from colleges or universities with limited research facilities or those serving underrepresented groups
Student team members must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student and completed at least one semester of college course work
- Must be 18 years or older at the start of the program
- Must have earned a high school diploma or GED
- May participate in a maximum of two FaST internships
Institutions with NSF funding may be eligible for supplemental funding to support a FaST team
US citizenship or permanent resident status required
Participants must have medical insurance during their time at the Lab
Please visit DOE website for eligibility details.

Potential FaST faculty members are strongly encouraged to make contact with a researcher at the Lab before applying
Scientists review applications and select teams based on their needs
Please note that selection and placements start well ahead of the application deadline - apply early to increase your chances of being selected
Berkeley Lab will host at least four teams; more are possible with supplemental funding