Our Mission
Accelerate the development of the next generation of nonproliferation leaders through targeted recruitment, network development and knowledge transfer.
NextGen selects four exceptional fellows each year for this unique and innovative program. Applications are accepted annually from October through January. Ready to take the next step toward a fulfilling career in nonproliferation? Apply now and join a program that sets the foundation for your future success.

Berkeley Lab’s Darleane C. Hoffman Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship is tailored for the next generation of scientific leaders who will push the boundaries of science in service of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) nonproliferation mission.

Veronica Bradley, Postdoctoral Researcher, Chemical Sciences Division (CSD), adjusts laser optics. Bradley is a Hoffman Fellow in the 2023 cohort for NextGen Nonproliferation Leadership Development Program.
If you have questions, please contact our team for further information about the Hoffman Fellowship Program.