The fellowship programs are governed by Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL).
[1] The funds of fellowship comes from Battelle Memorial Institute and Stony Brook University, partners in Brookhaven Science Associates.
Each year, three to four Goldhaber Fellows are chosen from many nominations in all areas of science performed in the lab.
These prestigious Fellowships are awarded to candidates with exceptional talent and credentials who have a strong desire for independent research at the frontiers of their fields.
The intention of the program is to select individuals who will qualify for scientific staff positions at BNL upon completion of the appointment.