A partnership of the University of Chicago and the Universities Research Association (URA), the Fermi Research Alliance manages Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), America's particle physics and accelerator laboratory.

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The Fermi Research Alliance, LLC (FRA) manages Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science.

Located forty miles west of Chicago, Fermilab is America's particle physics and accelerator laboratory. Its vision is to solve the mysteries of matter, energy, space and time for the benefit of all.

FRA builds on URA’s record of performance as manager and operator of Fermilab, as well as the University of Chicago’s resources, partnerships and experience managing Argonne National Laboratory through the University’s wholly owned affiliate, UChicago Argonne, LLC. Together, the FRA team brings resources, collaborations, and best practices to deliver world-class research through the safe and efficient management and operation of Fermilab.

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Events

Fermilab offers arts, education and visitor programs for the public. Virtual programming includes education for K-12 students, "Ask a Scientist," lectures and question-and-answer sessions, open houses, scientific colloquia, and more. Check the calendar here.

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Lia Merminga

Lia Merminga appointed director of Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

An internationally renowned physicist and scientific leader, Lia Merminga has been appointed to lead Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, effective April 18.

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Fermilab and Spain sign agreement to strengthen collaboration on the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment

The new memorandum of understanding will elevate the collaboration between the Spanish Ministry of Science and Fermilab in developing detection systems and the physics of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment. DUNE is an international science project that will seek to determine whether neutrinos could be the reason the universe is made of matter.

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Nov 5, 2024

DOE Awards New Contract to Manage and Operate Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a new contract to manage and operate Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) located in Batavia, IL. The award was the result of a DOE competition for the management and operating (M&O) contract for the laboratory. The successful offeror is Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC (FFDG). 

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Oct 1, 2024