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The Next-Generation Leadership Development Program (NextGen) expands and strengthens the early career pipeline of the nonproliferation R&D community by accelerating the development of the next generation of leaders committed to driving the mission forward. NextGen merges advanced science and technology with top-notch research facilities, emphasizing nonproliferation by collaborating with other NNSA Nonproliferation Stewardship Program (NSP) initiatives and DNN R&D projects. It also includes comprehensive career development, leadership training, and nonproliferation education. NextGen leverages DNN R&D university consortia, Berkeley Lab postdoc and early career programs, and a tailored national lab system, all with a focus on nonproliferation and leadership development.

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The Nuclear Science and Security Consortium (NSSC) is a multi-institution initiative established by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to train the next generation of nuclear security experts while engaging in research and development in collaboration with U.S. DOE National Laboratories in support of the nation’s nonproliferation mission. Originally established in 2011, with successful re-competitions in 2016 and 2021, the consortium, led by the University of California, Berkeley, is currently comprised of eleven universities and is in cooperation with five national laboratories.

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The overarching goal of this Consortium is to create a research and education environment to support cross-cutting technologies across three core disciplines: the umbrella of (1) computer and engineering science research specifically in a form of machine learning and high-performance computing (HPC) will support and enhance (2) advanced manufacturing and (3) nuclear detection technologies.

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The Consortium for Nuclear Forensics (CNF) is a University of Florida-led consortium sponsored by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). The CNF comprises 16 Universities and 7 National Laboratories that contribute to important research fields within nuclear forensics. This will be achieved by focusing on five main research areas: Rapid Turnaround Forensics, Advanced Analytical Methods, Ultrasensitive Measurement, Signature Discovery, and Prompt Effects which will be achieved by using the combined expertise in radiochemistry, geochemistry, analytical chemistry, nuclear material science, shock physics, quantum-enabling sensing, high-performance computing (HPC)/data science, and training and education.

Consortium for Monitoring, Technology, and Verification (MTV) logo

The Consortium for Monitoring, Technology, and Verification (MTV) is a consortium of 14 universities and 13 national laboratories led by the University of Michigan. MTV’s mission is to develop new technologies that detect and deter nuclear proliferation activities and to train the next generation of nuclear professionals.

The MSIIP team

Berkeley Lab is proud to participate in the Minority Serving Institution Internship Program (MSIIP). MSIIP promotes the education and development of the next generation of scientists (BS, MS, and PhD) and other professionals to meet current and future mission needs of the NNSA by providing an enhanced training environment that exposes participants to challenges unique to the NNSA mission.

ONHS has developed strategic partnerships to provide research opportunities with Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). The mission of the Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program (MSIPP) is to create and support a sustainable career pathway that prepares a diverse workforce of talented students to make immediate and significant contributions to the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE).