The U.S. Department of Energy vision is clear for Idaho National Laboratory.
Idaho National Laboratory will:
- Become the preeminent nuclear Research, Development and Demonstration laboratory in 10 years
- Be a major center for national security technology development and demonstration
- Be a multi-program national laboratory
- Foster academic, industry, government, international collaborations to produce the investment, programs and expertise to assure the vision
See also: INL Contract ( 6.2MB PDF)
To achieve the vision for the laboratory, the Battelle Energy Alliance has identified six critical attributes necessary to achieve the laboratory's preeminent status:
The Six Critical Attributes for INL
| Nuclear Programs | A robust portfolio of nuclear science and technology programs |
| Synergistic Programs | A synergistic portfolio of national and homeland security, energy and environmental programs |
| Science Base | A robust science base to attract the best staff and create a culture of scientific inquiry |
| Revitalize Education | A central role in revitalizing nuclear science and engineering education |
| Partner/Collaborate | Extensive national and international collaboration |
| Modern Infrastructure | Forefront research facilities, support infrastructure and management systems |
INL Strategy
The FY 2006-2015 Strategic Plan ( 2.9MB PDF) offers insight to the laboratory's primary mission in leading America's nuclear energy research and our approach to INL's multiprogram portfolio development. The INL Strategy is to define and deliver the six critical attributes necessary to achieve the vision.
