Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy Marvin Frazier Director, Life Sciences Division Office of Biological and Environmental Research April 30, 2004

Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy BER Distinguished Scientist Fellowship Award

Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy Purpose To help develop and sustain scientific excellence in Biological and Environmental Research at the National Laboratories

Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy Award A seven-year renewable fellowship for a total of $1.4M ($200K/year)

Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy Eligibility Requirements – Nominees: Must be full time employees of a National Laboratory (NL) or other DOE facilities; Must have worked for a minimum of 10 years at a National Laboratory or other DOE facilities; and Must have shown sustained scientific excellence in biological and/or environmental research.

Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy Selection Process: Nominations – made by the Laboratory leadership and be endorsed by the Laboratory Director; Eligibility – determined by an independent peer-review panel of distinguished scientists from outside the National Laboratory System; and Selection – from the list of eligible candidates by BER senior staff members. Review and Endorsement – by BERAC.

Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy Proposed Restrictions on Awards: Twenty total awards could be in place at any one time Six awards (maximum) to any individual National Laboratory or DOE facility

Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy Proposed Selection Criteria Evidence of sustained scientific excellence Significant scientific achievements Honors and awards Peer-reviewed publications quality (high impact journals) and quantity Proposed research relevant to BER programmatic goals, and Recommendations from individuals at non- affiliated institutions (6 letters)