Announcements

Opportunity to Mentor High School Students through Biotech Partners Summer Internships

February 28, 2017

The Biosciences Area has a partnership with Biotech Partners (BP), a non-profit with the mission of educating underserved youth in the Bay Area with personal, academic and professional development experiences that increase participation in higher education and access to fulfilling science careers. In 2016 the Biosciences Area provided internships to 13 high school students.

We are looking for mentors who have a strong commitment to teaching a young student. The mentor has to be physically present throughout the internship. Learn more.

Lab-wide LDRD Initiative: Advanced Biogenics Chemicals and Materials

February 7, 2017

The FY18 Lab-wide Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) Initiative Advanced Biogenics Chemicals and Materials (formerly Beyond Petrochemicals) workshop is scheduled for Thursday, February 16, from 2-5 PM in the Building 50 Auditorium. The program will include short presentations, discussion, and a chance for networking. Researchers who are interested in this topic are encouraged to register here … Read more »

FY18 Biosciences LDRD Information

January 10, 2017

The FY18 Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) Program, which constitutes one of the principal means to seed innovative science and new research directions, has been announced by Director Witherell and the Call for Proposals (CFP) has been released. Proposals should ideally support competencies aligned with the Laboratory and DOE’s strategic directions. They are encouraged to … Read more »

2016 Lab Performance Review

May 2, 2016

As shared by Jay Keasling with Biosciences staff on May 2, the 2016 Berkeley Lab Performance Review process has officially kicked off. Read his announcement here.

FY17 Biosciences LDRD Information

February 9, 2016

The Biosciences Divisional Principal Strategies for FY17 LDRD proposals have been announced and the schedule for reviews of Lab and Divisional/Area proposals in Biosciences finalized. Please check with your Division management regarding any deadlines within your Division for internal review of LDRD proposals. The Berkeley Lab LDRD call is included for your reference.

Biosciences Divisional Principal Strategies for FY17 LDRD proposals

Biosciences Schedule for Divisional/Area and Lab-wide proposal review