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Office of Basic Energy Sciences
A Tradition of Excellence in Fundamental Research

Mission:

Foster and support fundamental research to provide the basis for new, improved, environmentally conscientious energy technologies;

Plan, construct, and operate major scientific user facilities and advance user communities for researchers at universities, national laboratories, and industrial laboratories.

Fundamental Tenets:

Excellence in fundamental research

Relevance to the Nation’s energy future

Stewardship to ensure stable, essential scientific communities, facilities, and institutions

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