Jefferson Lab

Built and operated from its inception by SURA, the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (also known as Jefferson Lab, or simply JLab) is the premier international research center for detailed studies of the structure of protons and neutrons within the nucleus. Jefferson Science Associates, LLC (JSA), SURA’s wholly-owned subsidiary, is the management and operating contractor of the Lab for the U.S. Department of Energy.

As the owner of JSA, SURA provides and facilitates a number of benefits and services to enhance the science mission of the Jefferson Lab.

JSA Initiatives Fund Program

JSA established the Initiatives Fund Program to support projects, initiatives, and activities that further the scientific outreach and promote the science, education and technology missions of Jefferson Lab; and benefit the lab’s extended user community. JSA’s annual investment leverages the science and commitment of others to complement the basic and applied research focus of the lab.

Relations & Outreach Support

SURA helps develop, execute, and support a federal and state relations strategy in support of Jefferson Lab.  It monitors budgets that impact the lab, and plans activities with lobbyists to ensure consistency of the lab’s near- and long-term strategic plans.

SURA Residence Facility

With nearly 1,900 researchers visiting the lab each year, SURA offers a 42-room guest house at economical rates for short-term accommodations. The SURA Residence Facility is located within walking distance adjacent to Jefferson Lab.