The Building Technology and Urban Systems (BTUS) Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has created the Rosenfeld Building Science Fellowship to draw outstanding scientists and engineers who have the potential and the desire to contribute to the betterment of society through fundamental scientific and technological advances in the field of building technology research. Berkeley Lab is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) and strives to integrate these values in our work. Research that demonstrates energy and environmental justice values will be of interest. The fellowship seeks to honor Dr. Art Rosenfeld by creating a lasting legacy of early career scientists and engineers who will follow in the footsteps of Dr. Rosenfeld. Berkeley Lab strongly believes that breakthroughs in building technology through primary research in this area have the potential to transform the lives of all U.S. citizens and societies across the globe, and work towards this end is best served by contributions from a diverse set of perspectives. It also acknowledges the Building Technologies Office (BTO) of the Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as the primary sponsor for the fellowship and their support of pioneering, innovative research. The Rosenfeld family is honored by DOE’s support of this fellowship. See below for detailed program features such as eligibility requirements, appointment term and application cycle and required application materials.
Eligibility to Apply
The Rosenfeld Building Science Fellowship an open competition accepting applications from candidates of extraordinary scientific research abilities with a record of superior academic performance, demonstrated research and academic accomplishments in areas related to building technology research. Applicants must hold or have received a Ph.D. from an accredited university within the last three years. Additionally, successful applicants must present documents demonstrating that they are legally authorized to work in the United States.
Participant Expectations
It is expected that Rosenfeld Building Science Fellowship participants will carry out innovative research in the area of building technology, publish impactful papers in peer-reviewed journals, present seminars at ETA and attend major conferences. Additional expectations include a final report at program conclusion to include: a brief summary of the research conducted and copies of publications resulting from the research.